US Bridges

I-94 (eb) over Skokie Highway

Good

Cook County, Illinois · 0.1 MI W of US 41 · Structure no. 016904000000000

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
132 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33,850
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-94 (eb) over Skokie Highway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-94 (eb) over Skokie Highway 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 26,059 by 2032. The structure is 132 ft (40.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-94 (eb)
CrossesSkokie Highway
Location0.1 MI W of US 41
RouteInterstate 94
Coordinates42.14541, -87.79661
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.6 US tons
Inventory rating62.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length132 ft (40.1 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,850 (2024)
Projected traffic26,059 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free 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 (eb) over Skokie Highway built?

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

What condition is I-94 (eb) over Skokie Highway 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 Skokie Highway carry?

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

How long is I-94 (eb) over Skokie Highway?

The structure is 132 ft (40.1 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-94 (eb) over Skokie Highway?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.