US Bridges

Pratt Ave over I- 94 Edens

Poor

Cook County, Illinois · 1 M N US 14 · Structure no. 016083100000000

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
224 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pratt Ave over I- 94 Edens is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pratt Ave over I- 94 Edens in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1983, 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 8,250 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,221 by 2046. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPratt Ave
CrossesI- 94 Edens
Location1 M N US 14
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.00454, -87.7492
Functional classUrban Collector

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length224 ft (68.3 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 traffic8,250 (2022)
Projected traffic12,221 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pratt Ave over I- 94 Edens built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Pratt Ave 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Pratt Ave over I- 94 Edens carry?

About 8,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pratt Ave over I- 94 Edens?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Pratt Ave over I- 94 Edens?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.