I- 94 Edens over N Br Chicago River
FairCook County, Illinois · 0.6 M N Foster · Structure no. 016010700000000
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 259 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 142,400
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I- 94 Edens over N Br Chicago River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I- 94 Edens over N Br Chicago 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 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 259 ft (78.9 m) long and 110 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I- 94 Edens over N Br Chicago River 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 N Br Chicago 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does I- 94 Edens over N Br Chicago River carry?
About 142,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is I- 94 Edens over N Br Chicago River?
The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.
Who owns I- 94 Edens over N Br Chicago River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.