I- 94 Bishop Ford over Little Cal River
PoorCook County, Illinois · 1.1 M S Il 83 · Structure no. 016016300000000
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 270 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 152,900
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I- 94 Bishop Ford over Little Cal River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I- 94 Bishop Ford over Little Cal River 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 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 152,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 130,997 by 2046. The structure is 270 ft (82.4 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 | 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 | 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 Little Cal River 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 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 Bishop Ford over Little Cal River carry?
About 152,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is I- 94 Bishop Ford over Little Cal River?
The structure is 270 ft (82.4 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 117 ft wide.
Who owns I- 94 Bishop Ford over Little Cal River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.