I- 94 BISHOP FORD
I- 94 BISHOP FORD in 1 M N Il 83, Cook County, Illinois received a condition grade of D (39/100). Built in 1949, the bridge carries 179K vehicles daily on I- 94 BISHOP FORD over RR - Ihb & Csxt. It is classified as structurally deficient.
I- 94 BISHOP FORD carries a D on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 39/100. One or more primary components is rated in fair-to-poor condition; the bridge typically appears in state transportation plans for rehabilitation or replacement within the next funding cycle.
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 BISHOP FORD carries an average daily traffic count of 178,600 vehicles, with 6 lane(s) crossing RR - Ihb & Csxt. 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 BISHOP FORD is a 77-year-old bridge located 1 M N Il 83 in Cook County, Illinois. The bridge carries I- 94 BISHOP FORD over RR - Ihb & Csxt with 6 traffic lanes, handling approximately 179K vehicles per day. Built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1993, the structure spans 127 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of D (39/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 5/9 (fair), superstructure 3/9 (poor), and substructure 6/9 (fair). The bridge is classified as structurally deficient, meaning at least one major component is rated 4 or below, this signals a need for repair or replacement but does not necessarily indicate an immediate safety hazard.
This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
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Frequently Asked Questions
I- 94 BISHOP FORD has a Condition Score of 39/100 (Grade D). Its deck is rated 5/9, superstructure 3/9, and substructure 6/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is classified as structurally deficient.
I- 94 BISHOP FORD was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1993, making it 77 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
I- 94 BISHOP FORD carries approximately 179K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 6 traffic lanes. It is 127 meters long and located on I- 94 BISHOP FORD in 1 M N Il 83, Cook County, Illinois.
Yes, I- 94 BISHOP FORD is classified as structurally deficient because at least one of its primary components (deck, superstructure, or substructure) is rated 4 or below on the 0-9 NBI scale. This does not necessarily mean it is unsafe, but it requires significant repair or replacement.
I- 94 BISHOP FORD is located 1 M N Il 83 in Cook County, Illinois. The bridge carries I- 94 BISHOP FORD over RR - Ihb & Csxt. Its coordinates are 41.637736, -87.578547. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
I- 94 BISHOP FORD carries I- 94 BISHOP FORD over RR - Ihb & Csxt. The bridge is 127 meters long and was built in 1949, with reconstruction in 1993.
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.