US Bridges

I- 94 Bishop Ford over Service Drive

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 6.7 M SE I-57 · Structure no. 016260200000000

Built
1992
33 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
178,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I- 94 Bishop Ford over Service Drive is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I- 94 Bishop Ford over Service Drive in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1992 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 178,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 148,268 by 2046. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 112 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI- 94 Bishop Ford
CrossesService Drive
Location6.7 M SE I-57
RouteInterstate 94
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.64608, -87.57873
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.4 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width112 ft (34.1 m)
Roadway width106 ft (32.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic178,600 (2024)
Projected traffic148,268 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I- 94 Bishop Ford over Service Drive built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is I- 94 Bishop Ford over Service Drive 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does I- 94 Bishop Ford over Service Drive carry?

About 178,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I- 94 Bishop Ford over Service Drive?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns I- 94 Bishop Ford over Service Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.