I- 94 NB Bishop Fo over Little Cal River
PoorCook County, Illinois · 1.3 M N Il 83 · Structure no. 016015900000000
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 795 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 89,300
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I- 94 NB Bishop Fo over Little Cal River is a steel truss - thru carrying I- 94 NB Bishop Fo over Little Cal River in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 89,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 74,134 by 2046. The structure is 795 ft (242.3 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I- 94 NB Bishop Fo over Little Cal River built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is I- 94 NB Bishop Fo over Little Cal River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does I- 94 NB Bishop Fo over Little Cal River carry?
About 89,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is I- 94 NB Bishop Fo over Little Cal River?
The structure is 795 ft (242.3 m) long with a longest span of 420 ft (128 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns I- 94 NB Bishop Fo over Little Cal River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.