US Bridges

I- 94 SB Bishop Fo over 103rd ST

Good

Cook County, Illinois · 2 M SE of I-57 · Structure no. 016273300000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
166 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
68,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I- 94 SB Bishop Fo over 103rd ST is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I- 94 SB Bishop Fo over 103rd ST in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 68,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 66,500 by 2046. The structure is 166 ft (50.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesI- 94 SB Bishop Fo
Crosses103rd ST
Location2 M SE of I-57
RouteInterstate 94
Coordinates41.70794, -87.59258
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length166 ft (50.5 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68,500 (2024)
Projected traffic66,500 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I- 94 SB Bishop Fo over 103rd ST built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is I- 94 SB Bishop Fo over 103rd 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 Bishop Fo over 103rd ST carry?

About 68,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I- 94 SB Bishop Fo over 103rd ST?

The structure is 166 ft (50.5 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns I- 94 SB Bishop Fo over 103rd ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.