US Bridges

Ml King DR over I- 94 Bishop Ford

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.7 M SE I-57 · Structure no. 016212000000000

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
171 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,150
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ml King DR over I- 94 Bishop Ford is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ml King DR over I- 94 Bishop Ford in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 8,150 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,242 by 2046. The structure is 171 ft (52 m) long and 83 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMl King DR
CrossesI- 94 Bishop Ford
Location0.7 M SE I-57
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.71361, -87.61396
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating80 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length171 ft (52 m)
Longest span62 ft (19 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.3 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,150 (2022)
Projected traffic9,242 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure5
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ml King DR over I- 94 Bishop Ford built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Ml King DR 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Ml King DR over I- 94 Bishop Ford carry?

About 8,150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Ml King DR over I- 94 Bishop Ford?

The structure is 171 ft (52 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (19 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns Ml King DR over I- 94 Bishop Ford?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.