US Bridges

I-294WB over US 12-20 (95th St)

Good

Cook County, Illinois · .5MI N of IL34 · Structure no. 016988100000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
137 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
71,700
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-294WB over US 12-20 (95th St) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-294WB over US 12-20 (95th St) in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 71,700 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,822 by 2046. The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long and 90 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-294WB
CrossesUS 12-20 (95th St)
Location.5MI N of IL34
RouteInterstate 294
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.71699, -87.8056
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.7 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.5 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71,700 (2023)
Projected traffic62,822 by 2046
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-294WB over US 12-20 (95th St) built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-294WB over US 12-20 (95th St) 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-294WB over US 12-20 (95th St) carry?

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

How long is I-294WB over US 12-20 (95th St)?

The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns I-294WB over US 12-20 (95th St)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.