US Bridges

I-294 NB over US-45 RR Yds.& F.Ave

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 1 M S Ill 19 P9 · Structure no. 016978500000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
3,113 ft
30 main spans
Daily traffic
88,750
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-294 NB over US-45 RR Yds.& F.Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-294 NB over US-45 RR Yds.& F.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 88,750 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 73,831 by 2046. The structure is 3,113 ft (948.8 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-294 NB
CrossesUS-45 RR Yds.& F.Ave
Location1 M S Ill 19 P9
RouteInterstate 294
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.94811, -87.88394
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans30
Design loadUnknown
Structure length3,113 ft (948.8 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.2 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88,750 (2023)
Projected traffic73,831 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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$37 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-294 NB over US-45 RR Yds.& F.Ave built?

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

What condition is I-294 NB over US-45 RR Yds.& F.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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I-294 NB over US-45 RR Yds.& F.Ave carry?

About 88,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-294 NB over US-45 RR Yds.& F.Ave?

The structure is 3,113 ft (948.8 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns I-294 NB over US-45 RR Yds.& F.Ave?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.