I-294 SB over Salt CR
FairCook County, Illinois · 1 M N US 34 P20 · Structure no. 016981000000000
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 140 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 87,550
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
I-294 SB over Salt CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-294 SB over Salt CR 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 87,550 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 77,568 by 2046. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 61 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 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 Salt CR built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-294 SB over Salt CR 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does I-294 SB over Salt CR carry?
About 87,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is I-294 SB over Salt CR?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns I-294 SB over Salt CR?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.