US Bridges

I-90 over Poplar Creek

Good

Cook County, Illinois · 0.3 M E IL-72 · Structure no. 016276200000000

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
146,700
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-90 over Poplar Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I-90 over Poplar Creek in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 67 years old, older 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 146,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 117,867 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long.

Location

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CarriesI-90
CrossesPoplar Creek
Location0.3 M E IL-72
RouteInterstate 90
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.06651, -88.15493
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic146,700 (2023)
Projected traffic117,867 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 I-90 over Poplar Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is I-90 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I-90 over Poplar Creek carry?

About 146,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I-90 over Poplar Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns I-90 over Poplar Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.