US Bridges

I- 94 NB Bishop Fo over Stoney Island Ave SB

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.3 M S 103rd ST · Structure no. 016015300000000

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
123 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
68,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I- 94 NB Bishop Fo over Stoney Island Ave SB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I- 94 NB Bishop Fo over Stoney Island Ave SB in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 68,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,985 by 2046. The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI- 94 NB Bishop Fo
CrossesStoney Island Ave SB
Location0.3 M S 103rd ST
RouteInterstate 94
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.70171, -87.59327
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.6 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68,500 (2024)
Projected traffic53,985 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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 NB Bishop Fo over Stoney Island Ave SB built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is I- 94 NB Bishop Fo over Stoney Island Ave SB 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 NB Bishop Fo over Stoney Island Ave SB carry?

About 68,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I- 94 NB Bishop Fo over Stoney Island Ave SB?

The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I- 94 NB Bishop Fo over Stoney Island Ave SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.