US Bridges

I-294 NB over W.C.Rr

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 1 M N Ill 19 P9 · Structure no. 016977900000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
464 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
101,700
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-294 NB over W.C.Rr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-294 NB over W.C.Rr 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 101,700 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 82,568 by 2046. The structure is 464 ft (141.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-294 NB
CrossesW.C.Rr
Location1 M N Ill 19 P9
RouteInterstate 294
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.97017, -87.87118
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating90.7 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length464 ft (141.4 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101,700 (2023)
Projected traffic82,568 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 W.C.Rr built?

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

What condition is I-294 NB over W.C.Rr 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I-294 NB over W.C.Rr carry?

About 101,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-294 NB over W.C.Rr?

The structure is 464 ft (141.4 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns I-294 NB over W.C.Rr?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.