I-294 SB over Wolf RD
GoodCook County, Illinois · 0.2 M NW I55 P10 · Structure no. 016981900000000
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 87 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 76,550
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
I-294 SB over Wolf RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-294 SB over Wolf RD 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 76,550 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,499 by 2046. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-294 SB over Wolf RD built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-294 SB over Wolf RD 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does I-294 SB over Wolf RD carry?
About 76,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is I-294 SB over Wolf RD?
The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns I-294 SB over Wolf RD?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.