US Bridges

I- 94 Edens over Il 50 (cicero Ave)

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.5 M N Foster · Structure no. 016010800000000

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
295 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
133,700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I- 94 Edens over Il 50 (cicero Ave) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I- 94 Edens over Il 50 (cicero Ave) in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 77 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 133,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 136,653 by 2046. The structure is 295 ft (90 m) long and 111 ft wide.

CarriesI- 94 Edens
CrossesIl 50 (cicero Ave)
Location0.5 M N Foster
RouteInterstate 94
Coordinates41.98268, -87.74853
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 inspectionFebruary 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 rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length295 ft (90 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width111 ft (33.8 m)
Roadway width105 ft (32 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic133,700 (2024)
Projected traffic136,653 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 Il 50 (cicero Ave) built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is I- 94 Edens over Il 50 (cicero 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does I- 94 Edens over Il 50 (cicero Ave) carry?

About 133,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I- 94 Edens over Il 50 (cicero Ave)?

The structure is 295 ft (90 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.

Who owns I- 94 Edens over Il 50 (cicero Ave)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.