US Bridges

US 41 SB Ramp Skok over I- 94 Edens

Poor

Cook County, Illinois · 0.9 M S Willow RD · Structure no. 016016700000000

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
297 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,300
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 41 SB Ramp Skok over I- 94 Edens is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 41 SB Ramp Skok over I- 94 Edens in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1983, 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 7,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,403 by 2046. The structure is 297 ft (90.6 m) long and 30 ft wide.

CarriesUS 41 SB Ramp Skok
CrossesI- 94 Edens
Location0.9 M S Willow RD
Coordinates42.08495, -87.75862
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length297 ft (90.6 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,300 (2024)
Projected traffic10,403 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$845,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 41 SB Ramp Skok over I- 94 Edens built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is US 41 SB Ramp Skok over I- 94 Edens 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 US 41 SB Ramp Skok over I- 94 Edens carry?

About 7,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 41 SB Ramp Skok over I- 94 Edens?

The structure is 297 ft (90.6 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US 41 SB Ramp Skok over I- 94 Edens?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.