US Bridges

I- 94 Bishop Ford over RR - Ihb

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 6.9 M SE I-57 · Structure no. 016015700000000

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
224 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
178,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I- 94 Bishop Ford over RR - Ihb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I- 94 Bishop Ford over RR - Ihb in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 76 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 178,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 148,268 by 2046. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 111 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesI- 94 Bishop Ford
CrossesRR - Ihb
Location6.9 M SE I-57
RouteInterstate 94
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.6441, -87.57856
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width111 ft (33.9 m)
Roadway width105 ft (32 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic178,600 (2024)
Projected traffic148,268 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Bishop Ford over RR - Ihb built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is I- 94 Bishop Ford over RR - Ihb 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does I- 94 Bishop Ford over RR - Ihb carry?

About 178,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I- 94 Bishop Ford over RR - Ihb?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.

Who owns I- 94 Bishop Ford over RR - Ihb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.