Michigan City RD over I- 94 Bishop Ford

Poor Condition78 years old13,450 vehicles/day

Location

StateIllinois
CountyCook
Location0.1 M S Il 83
CarriesMichigan City RD
CrossesI- 94 Bishop Ford
Coordinates41.62101, -87.57904

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure4 (Poor)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Scour CriticalNot applicable

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length277.6 ft (84.6 m)
Max Span75.5 ft (23 m)
Deck Width64.0 ft (19.5 m)
Deck Area1649.7 sq m
Main Spans4
Year Built1948 (reconstructed 1990)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic13,450 (2023)
Truck Traffic5%
Lanes On Bridge4
Lanes Under Bridge6

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection424
Inspection FrequencyEvery 12 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number016106800000000

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