US Bridges

Willow RD over I- 94 US41 Edens

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 4.4 M N Il 58 · Structure no. 016053600000000

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
234 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
28,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willow RD over I- 94 US41 Edens is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Willow RD over I- 94 US41 Edens in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 28,400 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,856 by 2046. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 80 ft wide.

CarriesWillow RD
CrossesI- 94 US41 Edens
Location4.4 M N Il 58
Coordinates42.10142, -87.76797
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length234 ft (71.3 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,400 (2022)
Projected traffic25,856 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Willow RD over I- 94 US41 Edens built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Willow RD over I- 94 US41 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Willow RD over I- 94 US41 Edens carry?

About 28,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Willow RD over I- 94 US41 Edens?

The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Willow RD over I- 94 US41 Edens?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.