I- 94 Bishop Ford over RR - Ihb & CSXT
PoorCook County, Illinois · 1 M N Il 83 · Structure no. 016016000000000
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 417 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 178,600
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I- 94 Bishop Ford over RR - Ihb & CSXT is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I- 94 Bishop Ford over RR - Ihb & CSXT 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 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 178,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 148,268 by 2046. The structure is 417 ft (127 m) long and 123 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I- 94 Bishop Ford over RR - Ihb & CSXT 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 & CSXT 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does I- 94 Bishop Ford over RR - Ihb & CSXT 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 & CSXT?
The structure is 417 ft (127 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 123 ft wide.
Who owns I- 94 Bishop Ford over RR - Ihb & CSXT?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.