Old Orchard RD over I- 94 Edens
PoorCook County, Illinois · 1.5 M N Il 58 · Structure no. 016082300000000
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 227 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 22,900
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Orchard RD over I- 94 Edens is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Orchard 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 3 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. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 22,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,179 by 2046. The structure is 227 ft (69.3 m) long and 80 ft wide.
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Orchard 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 Old Orchard 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Old Orchard RD over I- 94 Edens carry?
About 22,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Old Orchard RD over I- 94 Edens?
The structure is 227 ft (69.3 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns Old Orchard RD over I- 94 Edens?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.