I-294 SB over Roosevelt R (ill 38)
FairCook County, Illinois · 0.5 M S Ill 5 P20 · Structure no. 016980700000000
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 91 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 71,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
I-294 SB over Roosevelt R (ill 38) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-294 SB over Roosevelt R (ill 38) in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1957, 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 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 71,200 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,812 by 2046. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-294 SB over Roosevelt R (ill 38) built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-294 SB over Roosevelt R (ill 38) 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 Roosevelt R (ill 38) carry?
About 71,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is I-294 SB over Roosevelt R (ill 38)?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.
Who owns I-294 SB over Roosevelt R (ill 38)?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.