US Bridges

I-294 NB over RR & Midlothian Cr.

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.8 M NE Ill 83 P3 · Structure no. 016985700000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
321 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
71,700
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-294 NB over RR & Midlothian Cr. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-294 NB over RR & Midlothian 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 71,700 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,216 by 2046. The structure is 321 ft (97.8 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-294 NB
CrossesRR & Midlothian Cr.
Location0.8 M NE Ill 83 P3
RouteInterstate 294
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.63266, -87.70344
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length321 ft (97.8 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71,700 (2023)
Projected traffic62,216 by 2046
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-294 NB over RR & Midlothian Cr. built?

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

What condition is I-294 NB over RR & Midlothian 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I-294 NB over RR & Midlothian Cr. carry?

About 71,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I-294 NB over RR & Midlothian Cr.?

The structure is 321 ft (97.8 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns I-294 NB over RR & Midlothian Cr.?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.