Old Orchd to I-94 over Ground
PoorCook County, Illinois · Edens & Old Orch · Structure no. 016321200000000
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 263 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Orchd to I-94 over Ground is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Orchd to I-94 over Ground in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,767 by 2046. The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long and 30 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 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 Old Orchd to I-94 over Ground built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Orchd to I-94 over Ground in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Old Orchd to I-94 over Ground carry?
About 6,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Old Orchd to I-94 over Ground?
The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Old Orchd to I-94 over Ground?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.