US Bridges

115th ST EB over I- 94 Bishop Ford

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 3.6 M SE I-57 · Structure no. 016204200000000

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
155 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

115th ST EB over I- 94 Bishop Ford is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 115th ST EB over I- 94 Bishop Ford in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 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 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,949 by 2046. The structure is 155 ft (47.1 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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Carries115th ST EB
CrossesI- 94 Bishop Ford
Location3.6 M SE I-57
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.68624, -87.60182
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.1 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,800 (2023)
Projected traffic4,949 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$584,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 115th ST EB over I- 94 Bishop Ford built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is 115th ST EB over I- 94 Bishop Ford 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 115th ST EB over I- 94 Bishop Ford carry?

About 4,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 115th ST EB over I- 94 Bishop Ford?

The structure is 155 ft (47.1 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns 115th ST EB over I- 94 Bishop Ford?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.