US Bridges

I-294 SB over EB IL-38 to EB I-290

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.2 M N Ill 38 P20 · Structure no. 016999700000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
248 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
68,550
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-294 SB over EB IL-38 to EB I-290 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-294 SB over EB IL-38 to EB I-290 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 5 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 68,550 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,277 by 2046. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-294 SB
CrossesEB IL-38 to EB I-290
Location0.2 M N Ill 38 P20
RouteInterstate 294
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.86456, -87.91782
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating59.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length248 ft (75.6 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68,550 (2023)
Projected traffic58,277 by 2046
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 over EB IL-38 to EB I-290 built?

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

What condition is I-294 SB over EB IL-38 to EB I-290 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 SB over EB IL-38 to EB I-290 carry?

About 68,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I-294 SB over EB IL-38 to EB I-290?

The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns I-294 SB over EB IL-38 to EB I-290?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.