US Bridges

I- 94 Bishop Ford over Dolton Ave

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.8 M N Il 83 · Structure no. 016016100000000

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
168 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
166,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I- 94 Bishop Ford over Dolton Ave is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I- 94 Bishop Ford over Dolton Ave 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 6 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 166,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 137,562 by 2046. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 123 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI- 94 Bishop Ford
CrossesDolton Ave
Location0.8 M N Il 83
RouteInterstate 94
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.63447, -87.57854
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 rating92.2 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width123 ft (37.6 m)
Roadway width117 ft (35.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic166,200 (2024)
Projected traffic137,562 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I- 94 Bishop Ford over Dolton Ave 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 Dolton Ave 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does I- 94 Bishop Ford over Dolton Ave carry?

About 166,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I- 94 Bishop Ford over Dolton Ave?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 123 ft wide.

Who owns I- 94 Bishop Ford over Dolton Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.