154th ST over I- 94 Bishop Ford
PoorCook County, Illinois · 0.5 M S Il 83 · Structure no. 016091400000000
- Built
- 1946
- 79 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 209 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,275
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
154th ST over I- 94 Bishop Ford is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 154th ST over I- 94 Bishop Ford in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 79 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 3,275 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,636 by 2046. The structure is 209 ft (63.6 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 154th ST over I- 94 Bishop Ford built?
It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is 154th ST over I- 94 Bishop Ford 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 154th ST over I- 94 Bishop Ford carry?
About 3,275 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is 154th ST over I- 94 Bishop Ford?
The structure is 209 ft (63.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns 154th ST over I- 94 Bishop Ford?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.