US Bridges

Glenview RD over I- 94 Edens

Poor

Cook County, Illinois · 2 M N Il 58 · Structure no. 016082100000000

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
232 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glenview RD over I- 94 Edens is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Glenview RD over I- 94 Edens in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1984, 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 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,449 by 2046. The structure is 232 ft (70.6 m) long and 64 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesGlenview RD
CrossesI- 94 Edens
Location2 M N Il 58
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.06863, -87.75661
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length232 ft (70.6 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2023)
Projected traffic2,449 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$356,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Glenview RD over I- 94 Edens built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Glenview 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 July 2024.

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

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Glenview RD over I- 94 Edens?

The structure is 232 ft (70.6 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Glenview RD over I- 94 Edens?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.