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Cook County, IL · Structure #016275000000000

I-294

I-294 in 0.4 M S Il-47, Cook County, Illinois received a condition grade of F (0/100). Built in 1958, the bridge carries 143K vehicles daily on I-294 over Stoney Creek. It is classified as structurally deficient.

F
0/100
0
Condition Score
143K
Daily Traffic
1958
Year Built
14.6m
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
Stoney Creek
State
Illinois
County
Cook County
Location
0.4 M S Il-47
Year Built
1958
Age
68 years
Daily Traffic
143,400
Lanes
6
Length
14.6 meters
Owner
State Toll Authority
Structure Number
016275000000000

About This Bridge

I-294 is a 68-year-old bridge located 0.4 M S Il-47 in Cook County, Illinois. The bridge carries I-294 over Stoney Creek with 6 traffic lanes, handling approximately 143K vehicles per day. Built in 1958, the structure spans 14.6 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

0.4 M S Il-47, Cook County, Illinois

41.709292, -87.796314

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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 1958, making it 68 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

I-294 carries approximately 143K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 6 traffic lanes. It is 14.6 meters long and located on I-294 in 0.4 M S Il-47, 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 0.4 M S Il-47 in Cook County, Illinois. The bridge carries I-294 over Stoney Creek. Its coordinates are 41.709292, -87.796314. It is maintained by State Toll Authority.

I-294 carries I-294 over Stoney Creek. The bridge is 14.6 meters long and was built in 1958.

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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.