I- 94 BISHOP FORD
I- 94 BISHOP FORD in 1.1 M S Il 83, Cook County, Illinois received a condition grade of C (45/100). Built in 1947, the bridge carries 153K vehicles daily on I- 94 BISHOP FORD over Little Cal River. It is classified as structurally deficient.
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 79-year-old bridge located 1.1 M S Il 83 in Cook County, Illinois. The bridge carries I- 94 BISHOP FORD over Little Cal River with 6 traffic lanes, handling approximately 153K vehicles per day. Built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1981, the structure spans 82.4 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of C (45/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 6/9 (fair), superstructure 4/9 (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 45/100 (Grade C). Its deck is rated 6/9, superstructure 4/9, and substructure 6/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is classified as structurally deficient.
I- 94 BISHOP FORD was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1981, making it 79 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
I- 94 BISHOP FORD carries approximately 153K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 6 traffic lanes. It is 82.4 meters long and located on I- 94 BISHOP FORD in 1.1 M S 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 1.1 M S Il 83 in Cook County, Illinois. The bridge carries I- 94 BISHOP FORD over Little Cal River. Its coordinates are 41.607197, -87.581786. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
I- 94 BISHOP FORD carries I- 94 BISHOP FORD over Little Cal River. The bridge is 82.4 meters long and was built in 1947, with reconstruction in 1981.
Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.