US Bridges

Il 19 over Poplar Creek

Good

Cook County, Illinois · 2.3 M W Il 59 · Structure no. 016264000000000

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 19 over Poplar Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 19 over Poplar Creek in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,626 by 2046. The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long and 57 ft wide.

CarriesIl 19
CrossesPoplar Creek
Location2.3 M W Il 59
RouteState Highway 19
Coordinates42.03066, -88.24187
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.4 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2023)
Projected traffic7,626 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Il 19 over Poplar Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 19 over Poplar Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Il 19 over Poplar Creek carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Il 19 over Poplar Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Il 19 over Poplar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.