US Bridges

US 14 (peterson Av over I- 94 Edens

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.5 M S Devon · Structure no. 016036400000000

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
230 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
22,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 14 (peterson Av over I- 94 Edens is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 14 (peterson Av over I- 94 Edens in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 77 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 5 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 22,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,321 by 2046. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 87 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 14 (peterson Av
CrossesI- 94 Edens
Location0.5 M S Devon
RouteU.S. Route 14
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.99038, -87.75166
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.6 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,500 (2023)
Projected traffic22,321 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 14 (peterson Av over I- 94 Edens built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is US 14 (peterson Av over I- 94 Edens 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 14 (peterson Av over I- 94 Edens carry?

About 22,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 14 (peterson Av over I- 94 Edens?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns US 14 (peterson Av over I- 94 Edens?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.