US Bridges

I-294 SB over UP RR

Good

Cook County, Illinois · 0.4 M S US 20 · Structure no. 016979300000000

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
172 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75,150
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-294 SB over UP RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-294 SB over UP RR in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2023, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 75,150 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,176 by 2046. The structure is 172 ft (52.3 m) long and 107 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-294 SB
CrossesUP RR
Location0.4 M S US 20
RouteInterstate 294
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.89999, -87.92001
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating72.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length172 ft (52.3 m)
Longest span157 ft (47.9 m)
Deck width107 ft (32.6 m)
Roadway width104 ft (31.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75,150 (2023)
Projected traffic63,176 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 SB over UP RR built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is I-294 SB over UP RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does I-294 SB over UP RR carry?

About 75,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-294 SB over UP RR?

The structure is 172 ft (52.3 m) long with a longest span of 157 ft (47.9 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.

Who owns I-294 SB over UP RR?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.