US Bridges

Il 83 (sibley Blv over I- 94 Bishop Ford

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 8.3 M SE I-57 · Structure no. 016095600000000

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
213 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
29,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 83 (sibley Blv over I- 94 Bishop Ford is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 83 (sibley Blv over I- 94 Bishop Ford in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 77 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 29,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,411 by 2046. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 83 (sibley Blv
CrossesI- 94 Bishop Ford
Location8.3 M SE I-57
RouteState Highway 83
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.6227, -87.57935
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.4 m)
Deck width95 ft (29 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,200 (2023)
Projected traffic31,411 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$335,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Il 83 (sibley Blv over I- 94 Bishop Ford built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Il 83 (sibley Blv over I- 94 Bishop Ford 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Il 83 (sibley Blv over I- 94 Bishop Ford carry?

About 29,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Il 83 (sibley Blv over I- 94 Bishop Ford?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.4 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns Il 83 (sibley Blv over I- 94 Bishop Ford?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.