US Bridges

I-294 SB over Touhy Ave

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 1 M S Ill 62 P11 · Structure no. 016977000000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
92,600
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-294 SB over Touhy Ave is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-294 SB 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 92,600 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 75,245 by 2046. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-294 SB
CrossesTouhy Ave
Location1 M S Ill 62 P11
RouteInterstate 294
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.01008, -87.86862
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 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 width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic92,600 (2023)
Projected traffic75,245 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$546,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-294 SB over Touhy Ave built?

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

What condition is I-294 SB over Touhy Ave 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 2023.

How much traffic does I-294 SB over Touhy Ave carry?

About 92,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is I-294 SB over Touhy Ave?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns I-294 SB over Touhy Ave?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.