US Bridges

FAU-2537 Bartlett over Poplar Creek

FairPosted for load

Cook County, Illinois · 0.4 M N Bode RD P7 · Structure no. 016301000000000

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,600
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU-2537 Bartlett over Poplar Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAU-2537 Bartlett over Poplar Creek in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 89 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 11,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,837 by 2046. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU-2537 Bartlett
CrossesPoplar Creek
Location0.4 M N Bode RD P7
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.04475, -88.17904
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.9 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,600 (2022)
Projected traffic13,837 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 FAU-2537 Bartlett over Poplar Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is FAU-2537 Bartlett 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FAU-2537 Bartlett over Poplar Creek carry?

About 11,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU-2537 Bartlett over Poplar Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns FAU-2537 Bartlett over Poplar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.