US Bridges

I- 94 Edens over Forest Glen Ave

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.7 M N Foster · Structure no. 016010600000000

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
142,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I- 94 Edens over Forest Glen Ave is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I- 94 Edens over Forest Glen Ave 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 6 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 142,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 146,955 by 2046. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 108 ft wide.

CarriesI- 94 Edens
CrossesForest Glen Ave
Location0.7 M N Foster
RouteInterstate 94
Coordinates41.98484, -87.75047
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width108 ft (32.9 m)
Roadway width105 ft (32 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic142,400 (2024)
Projected traffic146,955 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 Edens over Forest Glen Ave built?

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

What condition is I- 94 Edens over Forest Glen Ave 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 Edens over Forest Glen Ave carry?

About 142,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I- 94 Edens over Forest Glen Ave?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.

Who owns I- 94 Edens over Forest Glen Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.