US Bridges

Gross Point RD over I- 94 Edens

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 1.7 M S of Dempster · Structure no. 016072500000000

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
322 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gross Point RD over I- 94 Edens is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gross Point RD over I- 94 Edens in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 71 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 5 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,313 by 2046. The structure is 322 ft (98 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGross Point RD
CrossesI- 94 Edens
Location1.7 M S of Dempster
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.02474, -87.76827
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length322 ft (98 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2023)
Projected traffic6,313 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$491,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Gross Point RD over I- 94 Edens built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is Gross Point RD over I- 94 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Gross Point RD over I- 94 Edens carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Gross Point RD over I- 94 Edens?

The structure is 322 ft (98 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Gross Point RD over I- 94 Edens?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.