US Bridges

Barrington RD over E Branch Poplar Ck

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.5 M S of Il 72 · Structure no. 016277900000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
29,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barrington RD over E Branch Poplar Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Barrington RD over E Branch Poplar Ck in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 5 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 29,900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,946 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 93 ft wide.

CarriesBarrington RD
CrossesE Branch Poplar Ck
Location0.5 M S of Il 72
Coordinates42.05429, -88.14459
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.3 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,900 (2023)
Projected traffic34,946 by 2046
Trucks3%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Barrington RD over E Branch Poplar Ck built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barrington RD over E Branch Poplar Ck 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Barrington RD over E Branch Poplar Ck carry?

About 29,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Barrington RD over E Branch Poplar Ck?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns Barrington RD over E Branch Poplar Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.