US Bridges

I-94 Edens Spur WB over Union Pacific RR

Good

Cook County, Illinois · 1.5 MI E of Il 43 · Structure no. 016903700000000

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
276 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
33,850
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-94 Edens Spur WB over Union Pacific RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-94 Edens Spur WB over Union Pacific RR in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 276 ft (84 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-94 Edens Spur WB
CrossesUnion Pacific RR
Location1.5 MI E of Il 43
RouteInterstate 94
Coordinates42.1456, -87.8001
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length276 ft (84 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 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 traffic14,292 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-94 Edens Spur WB over Union Pacific RR built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-94 Edens Spur WB over Union Pacific RR 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 Edens Spur WB over Union Pacific RR carry?

About 33,850 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is I-94 Edens Spur WB over Union Pacific RR?

The structure is 276 ft (84 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns I-94 Edens Spur WB over Union Pacific RR?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.