US Bridges

I- 94 US 41 Edens over Skokie River

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.9 M S Willow RD · Structure no. 016010200000000

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
118,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I- 94 US 41 Edens over Skokie River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I- 94 US 41 Edens over Skokie River in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 76 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 118,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 129,684 by 2046. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 118 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI- 94 US 41 Edens
CrossesSkokie River
Location0.9 M S Willow RD
RouteInterstate 94
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.08888, -87.75967
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width118 ft (36.1 m)
Roadway width107 ft (32.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic118,200 (2024)
Projected traffic129,684 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I- 94 US 41 Edens over Skokie River built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is I- 94 US 41 Edens over Skokie River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does I- 94 US 41 Edens over Skokie River carry?

About 118,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I- 94 US 41 Edens over Skokie River?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.

Who owns I- 94 US 41 Edens over Skokie River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.