US Bridges

Elston Ave over I- 94 Edens

Good

Cook County, Illinois · 0.6 M N I-90 94 · Structure no. 016061000000000

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
155 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elston Ave over I- 94 Edens is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elston Ave over I- 94 Edens in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 68 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,251 by 2046. The structure is 155 ft (47.1 m) long and 69 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesElston Ave
CrossesI- 94 Edens
Location0.6 M N I-90 94
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.9726, -87.74748
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.1 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,800 (2022)
Projected traffic15,251 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$227,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Elston Ave over I- 94 Edens built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Elston Ave over I- 94 Edens in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Elston Ave over I- 94 Edens carry?

About 13,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Elston Ave over I- 94 Edens?

The structure is 155 ft (47.1 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Elston Ave over I- 94 Edens?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.