US Bridges

Tri-State I-294 over Deerfield Rd/Rmp F

Good

Lake County, Illinois · 1/3 MI S Lake Cook · Structure no. 049992900000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
58,950
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Tri-State I-294 over Deerfield Rd/Rmp F is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Tri-State I-294 over Deerfield Rd/Rmp F in Lake County, Illinois. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 58,950 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,500 by 2046. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 585 ft wide.

CarriesTri-State I-294
CrossesDeerfield Rd/Rmp F
Location1/3 MI S Lake Cook
RouteInterstate 294
Coordinates42.15515, -87.87447
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.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width585 ft (178.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58,950 (2022)
Projected traffic56,500 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Tri-State I-294 over Deerfield Rd/Rmp F built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tri-State I-294 over Deerfield Rd/Rmp F 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 Tri-State I-294 over Deerfield Rd/Rmp F carry?

About 58,950 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Tri-State I-294 over Deerfield Rd/Rmp F?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 585 ft wide.

Who owns Tri-State I-294 over Deerfield Rd/Rmp F?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.