US Bridges

Devon Ave over I- 94 Edens

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.5 M N US 14 · Structure no. 016083400000000

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
231 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
22,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Devon Ave over I- 94 Edens is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Devon Ave over I- 94 Edens in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1979, 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 22,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,028 by 2046. The structure is 231 ft (70.5 m) long and 68 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesDevon Ave
CrossesI- 94 Edens
Location0.5 M N US 14
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.99725, -87.75021
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
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length231 ft (70.5 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.8 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,400 (2023)
Projected traffic23,028 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$359,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Devon Ave over I- 94 Edens built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is Devon Ave 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 December 2023.

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

About 22,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Devon Ave over I- 94 Edens?

The structure is 231 ft (70.5 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Devon Ave over I- 94 Edens?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.