US Bridges

I-294 SB over Ill 19 (irving Pk)

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · I294 at Ill 19 P9 · Structure no. 016978300000000

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
101,700
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-294 SB over Ill 19 (irving Pk) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-294 SB over Ill 19 (irving Pk) in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1970, 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 101,700 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 82,568 by 2046. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-294 SB
CrossesIll 19 (irving Pk)
LocationI294 at Ill 19 P9
RouteInterstate 294
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.95666, -87.88005
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101,700 (2023)
Projected traffic82,568 by 2046
Trucks12%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$776,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-294 SB over Ill 19 (irving Pk) built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is I-294 SB over Ill 19 (irving Pk) 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 SB over Ill 19 (irving Pk) carry?

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

How long is I-294 SB over Ill 19 (irving Pk)?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns I-294 SB over Ill 19 (irving Pk)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.