US Bridges

111th ST over I- 94 Bishop Ford

Poor

Cook County, Illinois · 3.1 M SE I-57 · Structure no. 016099200000000

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

111th ST over I- 94 Bishop Ford is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 111th ST over I- 94 Bishop Ford in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 65 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.

It carries about 13,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,352 by 2046. The structure is 151 ft (46.1 m) long and 74 ft wide.

Location

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Carries111th ST
CrossesI- 94 Bishop Ford
Location3.1 M SE I-57
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.69237, -87.59829
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length151 ft (46.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.9 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,800 (2022)
Projected traffic15,352 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
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 111th ST over I- 94 Bishop Ford built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is 111th 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does 111th ST over I- 94 Bishop Ford carry?

About 13,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is 111th ST over I- 94 Bishop Ford?

The structure is 151 ft (46.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.9 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns 111th ST over I- 94 Bishop Ford?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.