US Bridges

I-294 80 EB over Mat Serv Quarry

Good

Cook County, Illinois · 2M W I94 P24 · Structure no. 016972100000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
365 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
87,000
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-294 80 EB over Mat Serv Quarry is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-294 80 EB over Mat Serv Quarry 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 87,000 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,104 by 2046. The structure is 365 ft (111.3 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-294 80 EB
CrossesMat Serv Quarry
Location2M W I94 P24
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates41.57939, -87.62029
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length365 ft (111.3 m)
Longest span163 ft (49.7 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic87,000 (2023)
Projected traffic71,104 by 2046
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-294 80 EB over Mat Serv Quarry built?

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

What condition is I-294 80 EB over Mat Serv Quarry in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does I-294 80 EB over Mat Serv Quarry carry?

About 87,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is I-294 80 EB over Mat Serv Quarry?

The structure is 365 ft (111.3 m) long with a longest span of 163 ft (49.7 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns I-294 80 EB over Mat Serv Quarry?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.