US Bridges

I- 94 SB Edens over I- 90 WB Jfk & Cta

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · At Montrose · Structure no. 016011000000000

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
355 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
61,850
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I- 94 SB Edens over I- 90 WB Jfk & Cta is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I- 94 SB Edens over I- 90 WB Jfk & Cta in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 68 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 61,850 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,307 by 2046. The structure is 355 ft (108.2 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI- 94 SB Edens
CrossesI- 90 WB Jfk & Cta
LocationAt Montrose
RouteInterstate 94
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.96362, -87.74687
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length355 ft (108.2 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61,850 (2024)
Projected traffic61,307 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I- 94 SB Edens over I- 90 WB Jfk & Cta built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is I- 94 SB Edens over I- 90 WB Jfk & Cta 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 SB Edens over I- 90 WB Jfk & Cta carry?

About 61,850 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I- 94 SB Edens over I- 90 WB Jfk & Cta?

The structure is 355 ft (108.2 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns I- 94 SB Edens over I- 90 WB Jfk & Cta?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.