US Bridges

I-294 NB over I-94 Edens Spur

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · .1 MI E I-294 · Structure no. 016999800000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
191 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
67,350
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-294 NB over I-94 Edens Spur is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-294 NB over I-94 Edens Spur 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 67,350 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,388 by 2046. The structure is 191 ft (58.1 m) long and 87 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-294 NB
CrossesI-94 Edens Spur
Location.1 MI E I-294
RouteInterstate 294
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.15109, -87.87482
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating80.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length191 ft (58.1 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67,350 (2023)
Projected traffic59,388 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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 NB over I-94 Edens Spur built?

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

What condition is I-294 NB over I-94 Edens Spur 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 over I-94 Edens Spur carry?

About 67,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-294 NB over I-94 Edens Spur?

The structure is 191 ft (58.1 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns I-294 NB over I-94 Edens Spur?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.