US Bridges

Michigan Ave over I- 94 B Ford & Cta

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.4 M SE I-57 · Structure no. 016204000000000

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
319 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Michigan Ave over I- 94 B Ford & Cta is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Michigan Ave over I- 94 B Ford & Cta in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 65 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 7,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,858 by 2046. The structure is 319 ft (97.3 m) long and 60 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMichigan Ave
CrossesI- 94 B Ford & Cta
Location0.4 M SE I-57
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.71337, -87.62023
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length319 ft (97.3 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,900 (2022)
Projected traffic10,858 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
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$3.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Michigan Ave over I- 94 B Ford & Cta built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Michigan Ave over I- 94 B Ford & Cta 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 Michigan Ave over I- 94 B Ford & Cta carry?

About 7,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Michigan Ave over I- 94 B Ford & Cta?

The structure is 319 ft (97.3 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Michigan Ave over I- 94 B Ford & Cta?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.