US Bridges

Hassel RD over Poplar Creek

Good

Cook County, Illinois · 0.3 M E Bargtn RDP2 · Structure no. 016632800000000

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,050
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hassel RD over Poplar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Hassel RD over Poplar Creek in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 55 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 7,050 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,373 by 2046. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long.

CarriesHassel RD
CrossesPoplar Creek
Location0.3 M E Bargtn RDP2
Coordinates42.06151, -88.13893
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,050 (2022)
Projected traffic7,373 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Hassel RD over Poplar Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Hassel RD 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 December 2021.

How much traffic does Hassel RD over Poplar Creek carry?

About 7,050 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Hassel RD over Poplar Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Hassel RD over Poplar Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.