US Bridges

Lawrence Ave over I- 94 Edens

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.3 M N I-94 · Structure no. 016083900000000

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
202 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lawrence Ave over I- 94 Edens is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lawrence Ave over I- 94 Edens in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 68 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 17,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,160 by 2046. The structure is 202 ft (61.7 m) long and 70 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLawrence Ave
CrossesI- 94 Edens
Location0.3 M N I-94
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.96803, -87.74718
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 inspectionMay 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length202 ft (61.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,500 (2023)
Projected traffic16,160 by 2046
Trucks4%
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$343,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lawrence Ave over I- 94 Edens built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Lawrence 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 May 2023.

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

About 17,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Lawrence Ave over I- 94 Edens?

The structure is 202 ft (61.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Lawrence Ave over I- 94 Edens?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.