US Bridges

I- 94 Nwb Jfk over Diversey Blvd

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 2.2 M NW Il 64 · Structure no. 016012500000000

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
263 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
102,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I- 94 Nwb Jfk over Diversey Blvd is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I- 94 Nwb Jfk over Diversey Blvd in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 67 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 102,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 96,556 by 2046. The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long and 73 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI- 94 Nwb Jfk
CrossesDiversey Blvd
Location2.2 M NW Il 64
RouteInterstate 90
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.93249, -87.69678
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length263 ft (80.2 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.2 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic102,200 (2024)
Projected traffic96,556 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I- 94 Nwb Jfk over Diversey Blvd built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is I- 94 Nwb Jfk over Diversey Blvd 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does I- 94 Nwb Jfk over Diversey Blvd carry?

About 102,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I- 94 Nwb Jfk over Diversey Blvd?

The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.2 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns I- 94 Nwb Jfk over Diversey Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.