US Bridges

Lake Cook RD over I 94

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · I94&LAKE Cook RD P14 · Structure no. 016998900000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
255 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
34,600
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Cook RD over I 94 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lake Cook RD over I 94 in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 34,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,685 by 2046. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 67 ft wide.

CarriesLake Cook RD
CrossesI 94
LocationI94&LAKE Cook RD P14
Coordinates42.15285, -87.87487
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,600 (2022)
Projected traffic23,685 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
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 Lake Cook RD over I 94 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake Cook RD over I 94 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Lake Cook RD over I 94 carry?

About 34,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Lake Cook RD over I 94?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Cook RD over I 94?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.