I- 94 EDENS
I- 94 EDENS in 0.6 M N Foster, Cook County, Illinois received a condition grade of C (53/100). Built in 1949, the bridge carries 142K vehicles daily on I- 94 EDENS over N BR Chicago River.
I- 94 EDENS carries a C on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 53/100. Component ratings sit in the middle of the FHWA NBI distribution; rehabilitation programming is likely on the owning agency’s medium-term horizon.
The bridge was built in 1949 and is now 77 years old, at or past the typical 50-year design life for bridges of its vintage. Maintenance and inspection cycles are correspondingly more involved than for newer structures. I- 94 EDENS carries an average daily traffic count of 142,400 vehicles, with 6 lane(s) crossing N BR Chicago River. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.
Component Ratings
The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear
Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck
Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck
Bridge Details
About This Bridge
I- 94 EDENS is a 77-year-old bridge located 0.6 M N Foster in Cook County, Illinois. The bridge carries I- 94 EDENS over N BR Chicago River with 6 traffic lanes, handling approximately 142K vehicles per day. Built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2008, the structure spans 78.9 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of C (53/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 6/9 (fair), superstructure 6/9 (fair), and substructure 6/9 (fair).
This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
Location Map
Frequently Asked Questions
I- 94 EDENS has a Condition Score of 53/100 (Grade C). Its deck is rated 6/9, superstructure 6/9, and substructure 6/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.
I- 94 EDENS was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2008, making it 77 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
I- 94 EDENS carries approximately 142K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 6 traffic lanes. It is 78.9 meters long and located on I- 94 EDENS in 0.6 M N Foster, Cook County, Illinois.
No, I- 94 EDENS is not classified as structurally deficient. All three primary components (deck, superstructure, and substructure) are rated above 4 on the 0-9 NBI scale.
I- 94 EDENS is located 0.6 M N Foster in Cook County, Illinois. The bridge carries I- 94 EDENS over N BR Chicago River. Its coordinates are 41.984186, -87.749883. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
I- 94 EDENS carries I- 94 EDENS over N BR Chicago River. The bridge is 78.9 meters long and was built in 1949, with reconstruction in 2008.
Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.