US Bridges

Wilson Ave over I- 94 Edens

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.1 M N I-90 Jfk · Structure no. 016203800000000

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
281 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,850
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilson Ave over I- 94 Edens is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wilson Ave over I- 94 Edens in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 68 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 6 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 1,850 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,050 by 2046. The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long and 67 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWilson Ave
CrossesI- 94 Edens
Location0.1 M N I-90 Jfk
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.96438, -87.74731
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length281 ft (85.6 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,850 (2022)
Projected traffic5,050 by 2046
Trucks2%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wilson Ave over I- 94 Edens built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is Wilson Ave over I- 94 Edens 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Wilson Ave over I- 94 Edens carry?

About 1,850 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Wilson Ave over I- 94 Edens?

The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Wilson Ave over I- 94 Edens?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.