Michigan City RD over I- 94 Bishop Ford
PoorCook County, Illinois · 0.1 M S Il 83 · Structure no. 016106800000000
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 278 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,450
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Michigan City RD over I- 94 Bishop Ford is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Michigan City RD 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 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 13,450 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,888 by 2046. The structure is 278 ft (84.6 m) long and 64 ft wide.
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Michigan City RD 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 Michigan City RD 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Michigan City RD over I- 94 Bishop Ford carry?
About 13,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Michigan City RD over I- 94 Bishop Ford?
The structure is 278 ft (84.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (23 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns Michigan City RD over I- 94 Bishop Ford?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.