US Bridges

Niles Center RD over I- 94 Edens

Poor

Cook County, Illinois · 2.2 M N US 14 · Structure no. 016072000000000

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
243 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Niles Center RD over I- 94 Edens is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Niles Center RD over I- 94 Edens in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1982, 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 6,900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,121 by 2046. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesNiles Center RD
CrossesI- 94 Edens
Location2.2 M N US 14
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.01846, -87.75984
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionFebruary 2025
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,900 (2023)
Projected traffic7,121 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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$376,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Niles Center RD over I- 94 Edens built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is Niles Center RD 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Niles Center RD over I- 94 Edens carry?

About 6,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Niles Center RD over I- 94 Edens?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Niles Center RD over I- 94 Edens?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.