US Bridges

I- 94 SB Bishop Fo over I- 57 WB Rmp FR I-94

Good

Cook County, Illinois · 0.4 M S 95th ST · Structure no. 016014700000000

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
64,550
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I- 94 SB Bishop Fo over I- 57 WB Rmp FR I-94 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I- 94 SB Bishop Fo over I- 57 WB Rmp FR I-94 in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 65 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 64,550 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,843 by 2046. The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long and 56 ft wide.

CarriesI- 94 SB Bishop Fo
CrossesI- 57 WB Rmp FR I-94
Location0.4 M S 95th ST
RouteInterstate 94
Coordinates41.71584, -87.62409
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating77.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.1 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64,550 (2024)
Projected traffic54,843 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
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$324,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I- 94 SB Bishop Fo over I- 57 WB Rmp FR I-94 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is I- 94 SB Bishop Fo over I- 57 WB Rmp FR I-94 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does I- 94 SB Bishop Fo over I- 57 WB Rmp FR I-94 carry?

About 64,550 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I- 94 SB Bishop Fo over I- 57 WB Rmp FR I-94?

The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns I- 94 SB Bishop Fo over I- 57 WB Rmp FR I-94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.