NB I-294
Carrying NB I-294 over CC&P RR
0.15M N ILL 56, Cook, Illinois
Inventory: FHWA NBI 2024 · last ETL August 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
NB I-294 in Cook, Illinois is rated Fair in the FHWA's 2024 National Bridge Inventory.
Built in 2022, it carries 3 rated components on the inspecting agency's 0-9 scale, and its weakest reported component scores 6. The lowest applicable rating sets the federal condition category, so this Fair result describes the weakest reported component rather than the structure as a whole. No NBI category is a closure decision or a live crossing-safety verdict.
NBI record plate
Structure IL:016966000000000
POST-2000 · PRESTRESS · MULTI-SPAN · SUB-LED · HEAVY-ADT · LOAD-UNK · CAT-FAIR
- POST-2000 2000+
- PRESTRESS Prestressed concrete
- MULTI-SPAN 3 spans
- SUB-LED Substructure-led
- HEAVY-ADT Heavy ADT
- LOAD-UNK Load unrated
- CAT-FAIR Fair
Inspection-sheet codes from this record’s year, material family, spans, controlling component, ADT, inventory load, and NBI category, not a live closure verdict.
Bridge Snapshot: NB I-294
The NB I-294 bridge in Cook, Illinois carries NB I-294 over CC&P RR. It was built in 2022, making it 4 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 67.4 meters (221 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 21,700 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Illinois bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Toll Authority.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 9/9, superstructure at 9/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range.
How NB I-294 compares
Age against the county: built in 2022, earlier than 5 of Cook's 1,721 bridges with a recorded construction year (0%), against a county median build year of 1962. This is one of the newer structures in its county.
Live comparison across Illinois bridges with a recorded inventory load rating (26,904 of 26,928 rated).
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Reported 0–9 component ratings from the FHWA NBI. The highlighted component is the lowest reported input to this record’s current condition category; it is not a closure or live crossing-safety decision.
Cook inventory by recorded NBI category
Exclusive Good/Fair/Poor bands across all 1,721 bridges in this county. Orthogonal to this structure's component profile above: a county catalog share, not a live crossing-safety verdict.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2022
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 67.4 m (221 ft)
- Deck Width
- 17.1 m (56 ft)
- Owner
- State Toll Authority
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 21,700 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 016966000000000
Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (9/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 9/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
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 NB I-294 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 NB I-294 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 NB I-294?
NB I-294 in Cook, Illinois has a deck rating of 9/9, superstructure rating of 9/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is NB I-294 inspected?
NB I-294'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 21,700 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NB I-294 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for NB I-294?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for NB I-294.
Who is responsible for maintaining NB I-294?
NB I-294 is owned and maintained by State Toll Authority.
How old is NB I-294 and does age affect safety?
NB I-294 was built in 2022, making it 4 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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