US Bridges

Il 68 (dundee Rd) over I- 94 US41 Edens

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 1.2 M N Il 58 · Structure no. 016093900000000

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
284 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 68 (dundee Rd) over I- 94 US41 Edens is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 68 (dundee Rd) over I- 94 US41 Edens in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 12,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,322 by 2046. The structure is 284 ft (86.7 m) long and 80 ft wide.

CarriesIl 68 (dundee Rd)
CrossesI- 94 US41 Edens
Location1.2 M N Il 58
Coordinates42.1379, -87.78758
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length284 ft (86.7 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,600 (2022)
Projected traffic12,322 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Il 68 (dundee Rd) over I- 94 US41 Edens built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Il 68 (dundee Rd) over I- 94 US41 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Il 68 (dundee Rd) over I- 94 US41 Edens carry?

About 12,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Il 68 (dundee Rd) over I- 94 US41 Edens?

The structure is 284 ft (86.7 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Il 68 (dundee Rd) over I- 94 US41 Edens?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.