US Bridges

Edens Frt Road over Skokie River

Good

Cook County, Illinois · 3.5 M N IL-58 P12 · Structure no. 016325500000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Edens Frt Road over Skokie River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Edens Frt Road over Skokie River in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,475 by 2046. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEdens Frt Road
CrossesSkokie River
Location3.5 M N IL-58 P12
Coordinates42.08886, -87.75989
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating97.9 US tons
Inventory rating96.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2022)
Projected traffic2,475 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Edens Frt Road over Skokie River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Edens Frt Road over Skokie River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Edens Frt Road over Skokie River carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Edens Frt Road over Skokie River?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Edens Frt Road over Skokie River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.