US Bridges

I- 90 94 SB TOI-55 over Archer BNSF & Ic RR

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.1 M W I-94 · Structure no. 016106200000000

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
588 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
35,100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I- 90 94 SB TOI-55 over Archer BNSF & Ic RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I- 90 94 SB TOI-55 over Archer BNSF & Ic RR in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 61 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 35,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,856 by 2046. The structure is 588 ft (179.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesI- 90 94 SB TOI-55
CrossesArcher BNSF & Ic RR
Location0.1 M W I-94
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.85023, -87.64498
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionJune 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadUnknown
Structure length588 ft (179.2 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,100 (2024)
Projected traffic25,856 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I- 90 94 SB TOI-55 over Archer BNSF & Ic RR built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is I- 90 94 SB TOI-55 over Archer BNSF & Ic RR 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 2023.

How much traffic does I- 90 94 SB TOI-55 over Archer BNSF & Ic RR carry?

About 35,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is I- 90 94 SB TOI-55 over Archer BNSF & Ic RR?

The structure is 588 ft (179.2 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns I- 90 94 SB TOI-55 over Archer BNSF & Ic RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.