US Bridges

I-294 SB to I-190 over I-90 EB to I-294 SB

Good

Cook County, Illinois · 0.15 MI S of I-90 · Structure no. 016998600000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,400
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-294 SB to I-190 over I-90 EB to I-294 SB is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-294 SB to I-190 over I-90 EB to I-294 SB 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 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 15,400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,393 by 2046. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-294 SB to I-190
CrossesI-90 EB to I-294 SB
Location0.15 MI S of I-90
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.98879, -87.86865
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,400 (2023)
Projected traffic9,393 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (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-190 over I-90 EB to I-294 SB built?

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

What condition is I-294 SB to I-190 over I-90 EB to I-294 SB 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 2024.

How much traffic does I-294 SB to I-190 over I-90 EB to I-294 SB carry?

About 15,400 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is I-294 SB to I-190 over I-90 EB to I-294 SB?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns I-294 SB to I-190 over I-90 EB to I-294 SB?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.