US Bridges

I- 94 SB to I-55 W over Halsted ST

Good

Cook County, Illinois · North Side of I-55 · Structure no. 016269900000000

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,550
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I- 94 SB to I-55 W over Halsted ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I- 94 SB to I-55 W over Halsted ST in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 17,550 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,856 by 2046. The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long and 37 ft wide.

CarriesI- 94 SB to I-55 W
CrossesHalsted ST
LocationNorth Side of I-55
Coordinates41.84731, -87.64418
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating90.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length78 ft (23.7 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,550 (2024)
Projected traffic25,856 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 SB to I-55 W over Halsted ST built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is I- 94 SB to I-55 W over Halsted ST in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does I- 94 SB to I-55 W over Halsted ST carry?

About 17,550 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is I- 94 SB to I-55 W over Halsted ST?

The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns I- 94 SB to I-55 W over Halsted ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.