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Cook County, IL · Structure #016274500000000

I-294

I-294 in 0.1 M S Il-19, Cook County, Illinois received a condition grade of F (0/100). Built in 1959, the bridge carries 178K vehicles daily on I-294 over Crystal Creek. It is classified as structurally deficient.

F
0/100
0
Condition Score
178K
Daily Traffic
1959
Year Built
7.4m
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
Crosses Over
Crystal Creek
State
Illinois
County
Cook County
Location
0.1 M S Il-19
Year Built
1959
Reconstructed
1991
Age
67 years
Daily Traffic
177,500
Lanes
8
Length
7.4 meters
Owner
State Toll Authority
Structure Number
016274500000000

About This Bridge

I-294 is a 67-year-old bridge located 0.1 M S Il-19 in Cook County, Illinois. The bridge carries I-294 over Crystal Creek with 8 traffic lanes, handling approximately 178K vehicles per day. Built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1991, the structure spans 7.4 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

0.1 M S Il-19, Cook County, Illinois

41.955561, -87.880758

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Frequently Asked Questions

I-294 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 was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1991, making it 67 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

I-294 carries approximately 178K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 8 traffic lanes. It is 7.4 meters long and located on I-294 in 0.1 M S Il-19, Cook County, Illinois.

Yes, I-294 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 is located 0.1 M S Il-19 in Cook County, Illinois. The bridge carries I-294 over Crystal Creek. Its coordinates are 41.955561, -87.880758. It is maintained by State Toll Authority.

I-294 carries I-294 over Crystal Creek. The bridge is 7.4 meters long and was built in 1959, with reconstruction in 1991.

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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.