US Bridges

I- 94 EB Edens over I- 90 Jfk & Cta

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · Just W of Wilson · Structure no. 016257400000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
360 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
123,700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I- 94 EB Edens over I- 90 Jfk & Cta is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I- 94 EB Edens over I- 90 Jfk & Cta in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 123,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 122,614 by 2046. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 61 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI- 94 EB Edens
CrossesI- 90 Jfk & Cta
LocationJust W of Wilson
RouteInterstate 94
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.9632, -87.74666
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span193 ft (58.7 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic123,700 (2024)
Projected traffic122,614 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 Edens over I- 90 Jfk & Cta built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is I- 94 EB Edens over I- 90 Jfk & 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does I- 94 EB Edens over I- 90 Jfk & Cta carry?

About 123,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I- 94 EB Edens over I- 90 Jfk & Cta?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 193 ft (58.7 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns I- 94 EB Edens over I- 90 Jfk & Cta?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.