US Bridges

I-294 SB to I-290 over I290

Poor

Cook County, Illinois · I294 Rmp to I290 P20 · Structure no. 016986200000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
260 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,100
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-294 SB to I-290 over I290 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-294 SB to I-290 over I290 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 6,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,454 by 2046. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 41 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-294 SB to I-290
CrossesI290
LocationI294 Rmp to I290 P20
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.88072, -87.92054
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,100 (2024)
Projected traffic5,454 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-294 SB to I-290 over I290 built?

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

What condition is I-294 SB to I-290 over I290 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does I-294 SB to I-290 over I290 carry?

About 6,100 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is I-294 SB to I-290 over I290?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I-294 SB to I-290 over I290?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.