I-294 SB over Ill 72 (higgins Rd)
FairCook County, Illinois · 0.7 M N I190 P9 · Structure no. 016977400000000
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 71 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 101,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
I-294 SB over Ill 72 (higgins Rd) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-294 SB over Ill 72 (higgins Rd) 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 101,900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 101,000 by 2046. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-294 SB over Ill 72 (higgins Rd) built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-294 SB over Ill 72 (higgins Rd) 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 Ill 72 (higgins Rd) carry?
About 101,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is I-294 SB over Ill 72 (higgins Rd)?
The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.
Who owns I-294 SB over Ill 72 (higgins Rd)?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.