US Bridges

I- 94 WB to Il 394 over I- 80 94

Good

Cook County, Illinois · Ramp WB to SB · Structure no. 016280400000000

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,822 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
7,900
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I- 94 WB to Il 394 over I- 80 94 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I- 94 WB to Il 394 over I- 80 94 in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 7,900 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,373 by 2046. The structure is 1,822 ft (555.3 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesI- 94 WB to Il 394
CrossesI- 80 94
LocationRamp WB to SB
Coordinates41.57918, -87.57892
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,822 ft (555.3 m)
Longest span241 ft (73.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,900 (2024)
Projected traffic7,373 by 2046
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
CrossesHighway
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 WB to Il 394 over I- 80 94 built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is I- 94 WB to Il 394 over I- 80 94 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I- 94 WB to Il 394 over I- 80 94 carry?

About 7,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is I- 94 WB to Il 394 over I- 80 94?

The structure is 1,822 ft (555.3 m) long with a longest span of 241 ft (73.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns I- 94 WB to Il 394 over I- 80 94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.