US Bridges

I-294 80 WB over Markham Yd Ic RR

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 1.2 M W Ill 1 P24 · Structure no. 016971700000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,767 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
84,600
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-294 80 WB over Markham Yd Ic RR is a prestressed concrete other carrying I-294 80 WB over Markham Yd Ic RR 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 84,600 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 78,730 by 2046. The structure is 1,767 ft (538.6 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-294 80 WB
CrossesMarkham Yd Ic RR
Location1.2 M W Ill 1 P24
RouteInterstate 80
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.57804, -87.66099
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans16
Design loadUnknown
Structure length1,767 ft (538.6 m)
Longest span159 ft (48.5 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic84,600 (2023)
Projected traffic78,730 by 2046
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$9.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-294 80 WB over Markham Yd Ic RR built?

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

What condition is I-294 80 WB over Markham Yd Ic RR 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 I-294 80 WB over Markham Yd Ic RR carry?

About 84,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is I-294 80 WB over Markham Yd Ic RR?

The structure is 1,767 ft (538.6 m) long with a longest span of 159 ft (48.5 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns I-294 80 WB over Markham Yd Ic RR?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.