US Bridges

I-294 Cd Ramp over Desplaines River RD

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 1.2 MI N I-90 · Structure no. 016999300000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
187 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
68,300
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-294 Cd Ramp over Desplaines River RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-294 Cd Ramp over Desplaines River RD 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 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 68,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 72,500 by 2046. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 60 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-294 Cd Ramp
CrossesDesplaines River RD
Location1.2 MI N I-90
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.00779, -87.86806
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68,300 (2023)
Projected traffic72,500 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
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 I-294 Cd Ramp over Desplaines River RD built?

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

What condition is I-294 Cd Ramp over Desplaines River RD 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I-294 Cd Ramp over Desplaines River RD carry?

About 68,300 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is I-294 Cd Ramp over Desplaines River RD?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns I-294 Cd Ramp over Desplaines River RD?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.