US Bridges

I-94 NB Spur Ramp over US 41 Edens Express

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Cook County, Illinois · I94 at US 41 · Structure no. 016904100000000

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

About this bridge

I-94 NB Spur Ramp over US 41 Edens Express is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-94 NB Spur Ramp over US 41 Edens Express 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 8 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 217 ft (66 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-94 NB Spur Ramp
CrossesUS 41 Edens Express
LocationI94 at US 41
RouteInterstate 94
Coordinates42.145, -87.79526
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.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length217 ft (66 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 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
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 NB Spur Ramp over US 41 Edens Express built?

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

What condition is I-94 NB Spur Ramp over US 41 Edens Express 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 NB Spur Ramp over US 41 Edens Express carry?

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

How long is I-94 NB Spur Ramp over US 41 Edens Express?

The structure is 217 ft (66 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns I-94 NB Spur Ramp over US 41 Edens Express?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.