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I-294 NB over Touhy Ave

Good

Cook County, Illinois · 1 M S Ill 62 P11 · Structure no. 016976900000000

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

About this bridge

I-294 NB over Touhy Ave is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-294 NB over Touhy Ave 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 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-294 NB
CrossesTouhy Ave
Location1 M S Ill 62 P11
RouteInterstate 294
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.01023, -87.86862
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85,700 (2023)
Projected traffic69,488 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$794,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-294 NB over Touhy Ave built?

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

What condition is I-294 NB over Touhy Ave 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 Touhy Ave carry?

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

How long is I-294 NB over Touhy Ave?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns I-294 NB over Touhy Ave?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.