US Bridges

I-294 NB to I-90 W over I-294/I-90/WILLOW Creek

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.25 MI S of IL-72 · Structure no. 016998200000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,685 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,000
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-294 NB to I-90 W over I-294/I-90/WILLOW Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-294 NB to I-90 W over I-294/I-90/WILLOW Creek 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 26,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 27,573 by 2046. The structure is 1,685 ft (513.6 m) long and 34 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-90 W
CrossesI-294/I-90/WILLOW Creek
Location0.25 MI S of IL-72
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.99019, -87.86752
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+16 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,685 ft (513.6 m)
Longest span157 ft (47.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,000 (2023)
Projected traffic27,573 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$5.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-294 NB to I-90 W over I-294/I-90/WILLOW Creek built?

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

What condition is I-294 NB to I-90 W over I-294/I-90/WILLOW Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does I-294 NB to I-90 W over I-294/I-90/WILLOW Creek carry?

About 26,000 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is I-294 NB to I-90 W over I-294/I-90/WILLOW Creek?

The structure is 1,685 ft (513.6 m) long with a longest span of 157 ft (47.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns I-294 NB to I-90 W over I-294/I-90/WILLOW Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.