US Bridges

Touhy Ave over I- 94 Edens

Poor

Cook County, Illinois · 1.5 M N US 14 · Structure no. 016071300000000

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
285 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Touhy Ave over I- 94 Edens is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Touhy Ave over I- 94 Edens in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2012, 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 30,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,491 by 2046. The structure is 285 ft (86.8 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTouhy Ave
CrossesI- 94 Edens
Location1.5 M N US 14
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.01179, -87.75056
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length285 ft (86.8 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width98 ft (30 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,000 (2022)
Projected traffic39,491 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 Touhy Ave over I- 94 Edens built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Touhy 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 Touhy Ave over I- 94 Edens carry?

About 30,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Touhy Ave over I- 94 Edens?

The structure is 285 ft (86.8 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns Touhy Ave over I- 94 Edens?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.