I- 94 NB Kingery over Thorn Creek
FairCook County, Illinois · Ill 394 I80/294 Int. · Structure no. 016280100000000
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 798 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 37,050
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I- 94 NB Kingery over Thorn Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I- 94 NB Kingery over Thorn Creek in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 798 ft (243.2 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I- 94 NB Kingery over Thorn Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is I- 94 NB Kingery over Thorn Creek 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does I- 94 NB Kingery over Thorn Creek carry?
About 37,050 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is I- 94 NB Kingery over Thorn Creek?
The structure is 798 ft (243.2 m) long with a longest span of 151 ft (46 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns I- 94 NB Kingery over Thorn Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.