US Bridges

Church ST over I- 94 Edens

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.5 M N Il 58 · Structure no. 016082500000000

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
220 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,350
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Church ST over I- 94 Edens is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Church ST over I- 94 Edens in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1984, 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 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 6,350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,878 by 2046. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesChurch ST
CrossesI- 94 Edens
Location0.5 M N Il 58
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.04812, -87.76254
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 inspectionFebruary 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 rating55 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,350 (2022)
Projected traffic7,878 by 2046
Trucks5%
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$338,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Church ST over I- 94 Edens built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Church ST 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Church ST over I- 94 Edens carry?

About 6,350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Church ST over I- 94 Edens?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Church ST over I- 94 Edens?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.