US Bridges

I-294 NB to I-88 W over I-294

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.2M S 22nd P20 · Structure no. 016993800000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
495 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,300
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-294 NB to I-88 W over I-294 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-294 NB to I-88 W over I-294 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 18,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16,160 by 2046. The structure is 495 ft (150.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-294 NB to I-88 W
CrossesI-294
Location0.2M S 22nd P20
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.8443, -87.91948
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length495 ft (150.9 m)
Longest span146 ft (44.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,300 (2023)
Projected traffic16,160 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 I-294 NB to I-88 W over I-294 built?

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

What condition is I-294 NB to I-88 W over I-294 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 to I-88 W over I-294 carry?

About 18,300 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is I-294 NB to I-88 W over I-294?

The structure is 495 ft (150.9 m) long with a longest span of 146 ft (44.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns I-294 NB to I-88 W over I-294?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.