US Bridges

Il 58 (golf Rd) over Poplar Creek

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · .06 M W Il 59 · Structure no. 016208700000000

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
96 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 58 (golf Rd) over Poplar Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Il 58 (golf Rd) over Poplar Creek in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 48 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 11,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,615 by 2046. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 58 (golf Rd)
CrossesPoplar Creek
Location.06 M W Il 59
RouteState Highway 58
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.04545, -88.19526
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.5 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,800 (2023)
Projected traffic11,615 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$767,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Il 58 (golf Rd) over Poplar Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Il 58 (golf Rd) 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Il 58 (golf Rd) over Poplar Creek carry?

About 11,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Il 58 (golf Rd) over Poplar Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.5 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Il 58 (golf Rd) over Poplar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.