US Bridges

Shoe Factory Road over Poplar Creek

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.2 Mile W. of Il 72 · Structure no. 016301500000000

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,400
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shoe Factory Road over Poplar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Shoe Factory Road over Poplar Creek in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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.

It carries about 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,646 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long.

Location

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CarriesShoe Factory Road
CrossesPoplar Creek
Location0.2 Mile W. of Il 72
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.06093, -88.15216
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2022)
Projected traffic4,646 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Shoe Factory Road over Poplar Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shoe Factory Road 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Shoe Factory Road over Poplar Creek carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Shoe Factory Road over Poplar Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Shoe Factory Road over Poplar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.