US Bridges

Forest Preserve DR over I- 94 Edens

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 1.0 M N I-90 Jfk · Structure no. 016203900000000

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
129 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
475
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Forest Preserve DR over I- 94 Edens is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Forest Preserve DR 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 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 475 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 379 by 2046. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 38 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesForest Preserve DR
CrossesI- 94 Edens
Location1.0 M N I-90 Jfk
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.97818, -87.74697
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic475 (2022)
Projected traffic379 by 2046
Trucks2%
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 Forest Preserve DR 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 Forest Preserve DR 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Forest Preserve DR over I- 94 Edens carry?

About 475 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Forest Preserve DR over I- 94 Edens?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Forest Preserve DR over I- 94 Edens?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.