US Bridges

I-294 NB to I-88 W over I-88 & Salt Creek

Good

DuPage County, Illinois · 0.25MI E of Il 83 · Structure no. 022999600000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
940 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
18,300
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-294 NB to I-88 W over I-88 & Salt Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-294 NB to I-88 W over I-88 & Salt Creek in DuPage County, Illinois. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 18,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16,160 by 2046. The structure is 940 ft (286.5 m) long and 47 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-294 NB to I-88 W
CrossesI-88 & Salt Creek
Location0.25MI E of Il 83
CountyDuPage County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.85342, -87.93264
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length940 ft (286.5 m)
Longest span252 ft (76.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,300 (2023)
Projected traffic16,160 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-294 NB to I-88 W over I-88 & Salt Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-294 NB to I-88 W over I-88 & Salt Creek 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 NB to I-88 W over I-88 & Salt Creek carry?

About 18,300 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is I-294 NB to I-88 W over I-88 & Salt Creek?

The structure is 940 ft (286.5 m) long with a longest span of 252 ft (76.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns I-294 NB to I-88 W over I-88 & Salt Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.