US Bridges

I-294 NB over Oakton ST

Good

Cook County, Illinois · 1 M S US 14 P11 · Structure no. 016976500000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
85,700
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-294 NB over Oakton ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-294 NB over Oakton ST 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 85,700 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 69,488 by 2046. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-294 NB
CrossesOakton ST
Location1 M S US 14 P11
RouteInterstate 294
Coordinates42.02474, -87.86566
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 inspectionApril 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 rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85,700 (2023)
Projected traffic69,488 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 NB over Oakton ST built?

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

What condition is I-294 NB over Oakton ST 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I-294 NB over Oakton ST carry?

About 85,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is I-294 NB over Oakton ST?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns I-294 NB over Oakton ST?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.