US Bridges

I-94 (eb) over W Fk N Br Chicago Rv

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Cook County, Illinois · 2.5 Mi. W. of US 41 · Structure no. 016903100000000

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33,850
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-94 (eb) over W Fk N Br Chicago Rv is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-94 (eb) over W Fk N Br Chicago Rv in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 33,850 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,928 by 2046. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-94 (eb)
CrossesW Fk N Br Chicago Rv
Location2.5 Mi. W. of US 41
RouteInterstate 94
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.14935, -87.84313
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.5 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,850 (2024)
Projected traffic17,928 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 I-94 (eb) over W Fk N Br Chicago Rv built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-94 (eb) over W Fk N Br Chicago Rv 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I-94 (eb) over W Fk N Br Chicago Rv carry?

About 33,850 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-94 (eb) over W Fk N Br Chicago Rv?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.5 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns I-94 (eb) over W Fk N Br Chicago Rv?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.