US Bridges

State ST over I- 94 B Ford & Cta

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.2 M SE I-57 · Structure no. 016204100000000

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
587 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
6,350
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State ST over I- 94 B Ford & Cta is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State ST over I- 94 B Ford & Cta in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 6,350 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,363 by 2046. The structure is 587 ft (178.9 m) long and 47 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesState ST
CrossesI- 94 B Ford & Cta
Location0.2 M SE I-57
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.71571, -87.62283
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJune 2024
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 rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length587 ft (178.9 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,350 (2022)
Projected traffic6,363 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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$8.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was State ST over I- 94 B Ford & Cta built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is State ST 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does State ST over I- 94 B Ford & Cta carry?

About 6,350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is State ST over I- 94 B Ford & Cta?

The structure is 587 ft (178.9 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns State ST over I- 94 B Ford & Cta?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.