I-94 (eb) over E Fork Chicago River
GoodCook County, Illinois · 1 MI W of US 41 · Structure no. 016903500000000
- Built
- 2019
- 6 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 95 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 33,850
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
I-94 (eb) over E Fork Chicago River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-94 (eb) over E Fork Chicago River 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 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,292 by 2046. The structure is 95 ft (29.1 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-94 (eb) over E Fork Chicago River built?
It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-94 (eb) over E Fork Chicago 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does I-94 (eb) over E Fork Chicago River carry?
About 33,850 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is I-94 (eb) over E Fork Chicago River?
The structure is 95 ft (29.1 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns I-94 (eb) over E Fork Chicago River?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.