US Bridges

Pfingsten RD over I- 94 Edens Spur

Good

Cook County, Illinois · 1.1 M W Il 43 · Structure no. 016154700000000

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
236 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pfingsten RD over I- 94 Edens Spur is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pfingsten RD over I- 94 Edens Spur in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,524 by 2046. The structure is 236 ft (72 m) long and 50 ft wide.

CarriesPfingsten RD
CrossesI- 94 Edens Spur
Location1.1 M W Il 43
Coordinates42.14949, -87.84823
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length236 ft (72 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,700 (2023)
Projected traffic12,524 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Pfingsten RD over I- 94 Edens Spur built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pfingsten RD over I- 94 Edens Spur in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Pfingsten RD over I- 94 Edens Spur carry?

About 12,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pfingsten RD over I- 94 Edens Spur?

The structure is 236 ft (72 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Pfingsten RD over I- 94 Edens Spur?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.