I- 94 Bishop Ford over Little Cal River

Poor Condition79 years old152,900 vehicles/day

Location

StateIllinois
CountyCook
Location1.1 M S Il 83
CarriesI- 94 Bishop Ford
CrossesLittle Cal River
Coordinates41.60720, -87.58179

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure4 (Poor)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length270.3 ft (82.4 m)
Max Span104.0 ft (31.7 m)
Deck Width117.1 ft (35.7 m)
Deck Area2941.7 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1947 (reconstructed 1981)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic152,900 (2024)
Truck Traffic7%
Lanes On Bridge6

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection924
Inspection FrequencyEvery 12 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number016016300000000

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