Il 72 over Poplar Creek
FairCook County, Illinois · 0.2 M SE I-90 · Structure no. 016116800000000
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 1970
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 24 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Il 72 over Poplar Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Il 72 over Poplar Creek in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 86 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 18,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,766 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 140 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Il 72 over Poplar Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.
What condition is Il 72 over Poplar Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does Il 72 over Poplar Creek carry?
About 18,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Il 72 over Poplar Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 140 ft wide.
Who owns Il 72 over Poplar Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.