I-294 80 EB over Thorn CR
FairCook County, Illinois · 0.6 M W I94 P24 · Structure no. 016972400000000
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 178 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 87,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
I-294 80 EB over Thorn CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-294 80 EB over Thorn CR 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 87,000 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 72,518 by 2046. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-294 80 EB over Thorn CR built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-294 80 EB over Thorn CR 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 EB over Thorn CR carry?
About 87,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is I-294 80 EB over Thorn CR?
The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.
Who owns I-294 80 EB over Thorn CR?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.