US Bridges

I-294 SB over Is 88 (e-W Toll)

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.5 M N Ill 38 P20 · Structure no. 016980500000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Other
Steel
Length
466 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
68,550
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-294 SB over Is 88 (e-W Toll) is a steel other carrying I-294 SB over Is 88 (e-W Toll) 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 68,550 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,277 by 2046. The structure is 466 ft (142 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-294 SB
CrossesIs 88 (e-W Toll)
Location0.5 M N Ill 38 P20
RouteInterstate 294
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.86906, -87.9172
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length466 ft (142 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68,550 (2023)
Projected traffic58,277 by 2046
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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 Is 88 (e-W Toll) built?

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

What condition is I-294 SB over Is 88 (e-W Toll) 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I-294 SB over Is 88 (e-W Toll) carry?

About 68,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I-294 SB over Is 88 (e-W Toll)?

The structure is 466 ft (142 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns I-294 SB over Is 88 (e-W Toll)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.