US Bridges

I-294 SB over Cc RR

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.15M N Ill 56 · Structure no. 016980000000000

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
67,250
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-294 SB over Cc RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-294 SB over Cc RR in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1973, 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 67,250 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 66,509 by 2046. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-294 SB
CrossesCc RR
Location0.15M N Ill 56
RouteInterstate 294
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.87639, -87.91891
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67,250 (2023)
Projected traffic66,509 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 Cc RR built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is I-294 SB over Cc 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 SB over Cc RR carry?

About 67,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-294 SB over Cc RR?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns I-294 SB over Cc RR?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.