US Bridges

130th ST over I- 94 Bishop Ford

Poor

Cook County, Illinois · 5.5 M SE of I-57 · Structure no. 016260000000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
286 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

130th ST over I- 94 Bishop Ford is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 130th ST over I- 94 Bishop Ford in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1991, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 18,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,150 by 2046. The structure is 286 ft (87.3 m) long and 95 ft wide.

Location

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Carries130th ST
CrossesI- 94 Bishop Ford
Location5.5 M SE of I-57
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.66033, -87.5894
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length286 ft (87.3 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.6 m)
Deck width95 ft (29 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,500 (2023)
Projected traffic15,150 by 2046
Trucks5%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 130th ST over I- 94 Bishop Ford built?

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

What condition is 130th ST over I- 94 Bishop Ford in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does 130th ST over I- 94 Bishop Ford carry?

About 18,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 130th ST over I- 94 Bishop Ford?

The structure is 286 ft (87.3 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.6 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns 130th ST over I- 94 Bishop Ford?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.