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Cook County, IL · Structure #016274300000000

I-294/I-90E 2 I-29

I-294/I-90E 2 I-29 in 0.20 MI S I-90, Cook County, Illinois received a condition grade of F (0/100). Built in 1959, the bridge carries 190K vehicles daily on I-294/I-90E 2 I-29 over Willow Creek. It is classified as structurally deficient.

F
0/100
0
Condition Score
190K
Daily Traffic
1959
Year Built
13.9m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckSerious
0/9

The riding surface — evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear

SuperstructureSerious
0/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureSerious
0/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
I-294/I-90E 2 I-29
Crosses Over
Willow Creek
State
Illinois
County
Cook County
Location
0.20 MI S I-90
Year Built
1959
Age
67 years
Daily Traffic
189,550
Lanes
7
Length
13.9 meters
Owner
State Toll Authority
Structure Number
016274300000000

About This Bridge

I-294/I-90E 2 I-29 is a 67-year-old bridge located 0.20 MI S I-90 in Cook County, Illinois. The bridge carries I-294/I-90E 2 I-29 over Willow Creek with 7 traffic lanes, handling approximately 190K vehicles per day. Built in 1959, the structure spans 13.9 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of F (0/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 0/9 (serious), superstructure 0/9 (serious), and substructure 0/9 (serious). The bridge is classified as structurally deficient, meaning at least one major component is rated 4 or below — this signals a need for repair or replacement but does not necessarily indicate an immediate safety hazard.

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Toll Authority.

Location Map

0.20 MI S I-90, Cook County, Illinois

41.987889, -87.868514

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Frequently Asked Questions

I-294/I-90E 2 I-29 has a Condition Score of 0/100 (Grade F). Its deck is rated 0/9, superstructure 0/9, and substructure 0/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is classified as structurally deficient.

I-294/I-90E 2 I-29 was built in 1959, making it 67 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

I-294/I-90E 2 I-29 carries approximately 190K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 7 traffic lanes. It is 13.9 meters long and located on I-294/I-90E 2 I-29 in 0.20 MI S I-90, Cook County, Illinois.

Yes, I-294/I-90E 2 I-29 is classified as structurally deficient because at least one of its primary components (deck, superstructure, or substructure) is rated 4 or below on the 0-9 NBI scale. This does not necessarily mean it is unsafe, but it requires significant repair or replacement.

I-294/I-90E 2 I-29 is located 0.20 MI S I-90 in Cook County, Illinois. The bridge carries I-294/I-90E 2 I-29 over Willow Creek. Its coordinates are 41.987889, -87.868514. It is maintained by State Toll Authority.

I-294/I-90E 2 I-29 carries I-294/I-90E 2 I-29 over Willow Creek. The bridge is 13.9 meters long and was built in 1959.

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Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.