US Bridges

I- 94 NB Edens over RR - UP ?

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 1.3 M N Il 58 · Structure no. 016010400000000

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
470 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
62,700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I- 94 NB Edens over RR - UP ? is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I- 94 NB Edens over RR - UP ? in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 75 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 62,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 66,004 by 2046. The structure is 470 ft (143.2 m) long and 62 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI- 94 NB Edens
CrossesRR - UP ?
Location1.3 M N Il 58
RouteInterstate 94
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.05853, -87.75756
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.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length470 ft (143.2 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62,700 (2024)
Projected traffic66,004 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I- 94 NB Edens over RR - UP ? built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is I- 94 NB Edens over RR - UP ? 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does I- 94 NB Edens over RR - UP ? carry?

About 62,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I- 94 NB Edens over RR - UP ??

The structure is 470 ft (143.2 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns I- 94 NB Edens over RR - UP ??

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.