US Bridges

I- 94 EB Rmp T Sto over I- 94 Bishop Ford

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · .5M E of Ml King · Structure no. 016247000000000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
294 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I- 94 EB Rmp T Sto over I- 94 Bishop Ford is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I- 94 EB Rmp T Sto over I- 94 Bishop Ford in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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 17,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,675 by 2046. The structure is 294 ft (89.5 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesI- 94 EB Rmp T Sto
CrossesI- 94 Bishop Ford
Location.5M E of Ml King
Coordinates41.71267, -87.59985
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length294 ft (89.5 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,400 (2024)
Projected traffic17,675 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I- 94 EB Rmp T Sto over I- 94 Bishop Ford built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is I- 94 EB Rmp T Sto 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I- 94 EB Rmp T Sto over I- 94 Bishop Ford carry?

About 17,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I- 94 EB Rmp T Sto over I- 94 Bishop Ford?

The structure is 294 ft (89.5 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I- 94 EB Rmp T Sto over I- 94 Bishop Ford?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.