US Bridges

Ohio WB to I94EB over Ohiowb to I94WB

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · Just SW of Odgen Ave · Structure no. 016257300000000

Built
1991
34 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ohio WB to I94EB over Ohiowb to I94WB is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ohio WB to I94EB over Ohiowb to I94WB in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1991 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 34 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 16,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,544 by 2046. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 305 ft wide.

CarriesOhio WB to I94EB
CrossesOhiowb to I94WB
LocationJust SW of Odgen Ave
Coordinates41.89312, -87.65532
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width305 ft (92.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,400 (2024)
Projected traffic14,544 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ohio WB to I94EB over Ohiowb to I94WB built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Ohio WB to I94EB over Ohiowb to I94WB 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Ohio WB to I94EB over Ohiowb to I94WB carry?

About 16,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ohio WB to I94EB over Ohiowb to I94WB?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 305 ft wide.

Who owns Ohio WB to I94EB over Ohiowb to I94WB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.