I- 94 Bishop Ford over Greenwood Ave
PoorCook County, Illinois · 0.9 M S Il 83 · Structure no. 016016200000000
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 313 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 152,900
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I- 94 Bishop Ford over Greenwood Ave is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I- 94 Bishop Ford over Greenwood Ave in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 78 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 152,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 130,997 by 2046. The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long and 117 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I- 94 Bishop Ford over Greenwood Ave built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is I- 94 Bishop Ford over Greenwood Ave 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does I- 94 Bishop Ford over Greenwood Ave carry?
About 152,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is I- 94 Bishop Ford over Greenwood Ave?
The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.1 m) and a deck 117 ft wide.
Who owns I- 94 Bishop Ford over Greenwood Ave?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.