US Bridges

167th ST over I 294

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.2 M N I80 · Structure no. 016971100000000

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
218 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,400
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

167th ST over I 294 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 167th ST over I 294 in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 68 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 12,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,160 by 2046. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 78 ft wide.

Carries167th ST
CrossesI 294
Location0.2 M N I80
Coordinates41.58623, -87.68122
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,400 (2022)
Projected traffic16,160 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 167th ST over I 294 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is 167th ST over I 294 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does 167th ST over I 294 carry?

About 12,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 167th ST over I 294?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns 167th ST over I 294?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.