US Bridges

I-294 SB to I-290 over I-290 WB to US20 EB

Fair

DuPage County, Illinois · 1.7 M S of Grand Ave · Structure no. 022930300000000

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
113 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,900
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-294 SB to I-290 over I-290 WB to US20 EB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-294 SB to I-290 over I-290 WB to US20 EB in DuPage County, Illinois. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 14,900 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,511 by 2040. The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-294 SB to I-290
CrossesI-290 WB to US20 EB
Location1.7 M S of Grand Ave
CountyDuPage County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.90491, -87.92082
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.3 US tons
Inventory rating71.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length113 ft (34.3 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,900 (2024)
Projected traffic13,511 by 2040
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-294 SB to I-290 over I-290 WB to US20 EB built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-294 SB to I-290 over I-290 WB to US20 EB 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 to I-290 over I-290 WB to US20 EB carry?

About 14,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is I-294 SB to I-290 over I-290 WB to US20 EB?

The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns I-294 SB to I-290 over I-290 WB to US20 EB?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.