I- 94 EB over Thorn Creek
FairCook County, Illinois · I-94 Ramp @ I-80 · Structure no. 016280700000000
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 683 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 37,050
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I- 94 EB over Thorn Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I- 94 EB over Thorn Creek 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 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 683 ft (208.1 m) long and 51 ft wide.
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I- 94 EB over Thorn Creek built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is I- 94 EB 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does I- 94 EB over Thorn Creek carry?
About 37,050 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is I- 94 EB over Thorn Creek?
The structure is 683 ft (208.1 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns I- 94 EB over Thorn Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.