US Bridges

I- 94 SB to I-80 E over I- 80 WB

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.9 M W of IL-83 · Structure no. 016279400000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
471 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
37,050
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I- 94 SB to I-80 E over I- 80 WB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I- 94 SB to I-80 E over I- 80 WB in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 37,050 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,068 by 2046. The structure is 471 ft (143.7 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesI- 94 SB to I-80 E
CrossesI- 80 WB
Location0.9 M W of IL-83
RouteInterstate 94
Coordinates41.57766, -87.57574
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 inspectionApril 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 rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating63.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length471 ft (143.7 m)
Longest span228 ft (69.5 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,050 (2024)
Projected traffic32,068 by 2046
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
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 SB to I-80 E over I- 80 WB built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is I- 94 SB to I-80 E over I- 80 WB 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I- 94 SB to I-80 E over I- 80 WB carry?

About 37,050 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I- 94 SB to I-80 E over I- 80 WB?

The structure is 471 ft (143.7 m) long with a longest span of 228 ft (69.5 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns I- 94 SB to I-80 E over I- 80 WB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.