US Bridges

Il 62 over Poplar Creek

Good

Cook County, Illinois · E of Barrington RD · Structure no. 016264800000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 62 over Poplar Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 62 over Poplar Creek in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 19,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,574 by 2046. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 68 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIl 62
CrossesPoplar Creek
LocationE of Barrington RD
RouteState Highway 62
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.08796, -88.10754
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.3 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,300 (2023)
Projected traffic17,574 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Il 62 over Poplar Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 62 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does Il 62 over Poplar Creek carry?

About 19,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Il 62 over Poplar Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Il 62 over Poplar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.