I294 COLL-DISTR
Carrying I294 COLL-DISTR over I290
I290 AT I294 P20, Cook, Illinois
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: I294 COLL-DISTR
The I294 COLL-DISTR bridge in Cook, Illinois carries I294 COLL-DISTR over I290. It was built in 1992, making it 34 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous. Daily traffic averages 89,800 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Illinois bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How I294 COLL-DISTR compares
Live comparison across Illinois.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1992
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 89,800 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 016268200000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether I294 COLL-DISTR is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare I294 COLL-DISTR against other structures in Cook and across Illinois. Illinois bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for I294 COLL-DISTR?
I294 COLL-DISTR in Cook, Illinois on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is I294 COLL-DISTR inspected?
I294 COLL-DISTR's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 89,800 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. I294 COLL-DISTR is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for I294 COLL-DISTR?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for I294 COLL-DISTR.
Who is responsible for maintaining I294 COLL-DISTR?
Ownership is not specified for I294 COLL-DISTR in the NBI.
How old is I294 COLL-DISTR and does age affect safety?
I294 COLL-DISTR was built in 1992, making it 34 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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