I-94 SB over Washington Street
FairLake County, Illinois · I94 1.3M S Ill 132 · Structure no. 049991900000000
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 135 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 51,150
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
I-94 SB over Washington Street is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-94 SB over Washington Street in Lake 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 6 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 51,150 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,562 by 2046. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-94 SB over Washington Street built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-94 SB over Washington Street 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 I-94 SB over Washington Street carry?
About 51,150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is I-94 SB over Washington Street?
The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns I-94 SB over Washington Street?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.