US Bridges

5th Ave over I 294

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 1 M SE I55 P10 · Structure no. 016971300000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
497 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

5th Ave over I 294 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 5th Ave over I 294 in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,515 by 2046. The structure is 497 ft (151.5 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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Carries5th Ave
CrossesI 294
Location1 M SE I55 P10
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.75745, -87.88288
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length497 ft (151.5 m)
Longest span151 ft (46 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2022)
Projected traffic1,515 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 5th Ave over I 294 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is 5th Ave 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does 5th Ave over I 294 carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 5th Ave over I 294?

The structure is 497 ft (151.5 m) long with a longest span of 151 ft (46 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns 5th Ave over I 294?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.