US Bridges

I294 Ramp to Lake over I94 Edens Connector

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 1.5M S of Lake Cook · Structure no. 016991200000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
234 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,200
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I294 Ramp to Lake over I94 Edens Connector is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I294 Ramp to Lake over I94 Edens Connector in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 9,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,171 by 2046. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 46 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI294 Ramp to Lake
CrossesI94 Edens Connector
Location1.5M S of Lake Cook
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.15053, -87.87315
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length234 ft (71.3 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,200 (2023)
Projected traffic7,171 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a toll 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 I294 Ramp to Lake over I94 Edens Connector built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is I294 Ramp to Lake over I94 Edens Connector 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I294 Ramp to Lake over I94 Edens Connector carry?

About 9,200 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is I294 Ramp to Lake over I94 Edens Connector?

The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns I294 Ramp to Lake over I94 Edens Connector?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.