I-294 SB over Ill 83 (147th St)
FairCook County, Illinois · 0.6 M NW I55 P3 · Structure no. 016986000000000
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Other
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 71,700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
I-294 SB over Ill 83 (147th St) is a prestressed concrete other carrying I-294 SB over Ill 83 (147th St) 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 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-294 SB over Ill 83 (147th St) built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-294 SB over Ill 83 (147th St) 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 2024.
How much traffic does I-294 SB over Ill 83 (147th St) carry?
About 71,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is I-294 SB over Ill 83 (147th St)?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns I-294 SB over Ill 83 (147th St)?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.