US Bridges

Tower RD over I- 94 US41 Edens

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 5.5 M N Il 58 · Structure no. 016081500000000

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
232 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tower RD over I- 94 US41 Edens is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tower RD over I- 94 US41 Edens in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 76 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 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,151 by 2046. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesTower RD
CrossesI- 94 US41 Edens
Location5.5 M N Il 58
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.11614, -87.77819
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,100 (2023)
Projected traffic5,151 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Tower RD over I- 94 US41 Edens built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is Tower RD over I- 94 US41 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Tower RD over I- 94 US41 Edens carry?

About 5,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Tower RD over I- 94 US41 Edens?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Tower RD over I- 94 US41 Edens?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.