US Bridges

I-294 NB over Roosevelt R (ill 38)

Good

Cook County, Illinois · 0.5 M S Ill 5 P20 · Structure no. 016980600000000

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
68,550
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-294 NB over Roosevelt R (ill 38) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-294 NB over Roosevelt R (ill 38) in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 68 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 68,550 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 198,602 by 2040. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-294 NB
CrossesRoosevelt R (ill 38)
Location0.5 M S Ill 5 P20
RouteInterstate 294
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.8623, -87.91852
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.9 m)
Roadway width98 ft (29.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68,550 (2023)
Projected traffic198,602 by 2040
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure6
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-294 NB over Roosevelt R (ill 38) built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is I-294 NB over Roosevelt R (ill 38) 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I-294 NB over Roosevelt R (ill 38) carry?

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

How long is I-294 NB over Roosevelt R (ill 38)?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns I-294 NB over Roosevelt R (ill 38)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.