US Bridges

Interstate 94 SB over E J & E RR

Fair

Lake County, Illinois · I94 .5M S Ill 176 · Structure no. 049992700000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
188 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
72,350
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Interstate 94 SB over E J & E RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 94 SB over E J & E RR 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 72,350 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,075 by 2046. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 61 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesInterstate 94 SB
CrossesE J & E RR
LocationI94 .5M S Ill 176
RouteInterstate 94
CountyLake County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.27233, -87.91193
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72,350 (2022)
Projected traffic58,075 by 2046
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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 Interstate 94 SB over E J & E RR built?

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

What condition is Interstate 94 SB over E J & E RR 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 Interstate 94 SB over E J & E RR carry?

About 72,350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 94 SB over E J & E RR?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 94 SB over E J & E RR?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.