Lake Ave over I- 94 Edens
PoorCook County, Illinois · 2.7 M N Il 58 · Structure no. 016054500000000
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 227 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lake Ave over I- 94 Edens is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lake Ave over I- 94 Edens in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 75 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 18,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,917 by 2046. The structure is 227 ft (69.1 m) long and 80 ft wide.
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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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lake Ave over I- 94 Edens built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is Lake Ave 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Lake Ave over I- 94 Edens carry?
About 18,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Lake Ave over I- 94 Edens?
The structure is 227 ft (69.1 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns Lake Ave over I- 94 Edens?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.