US Bridges

Huntington Blvd over Poplar Creek

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.25 M S I90 P22 · Structure no. 016632900000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,625
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Huntington Blvd over Poplar Creek is a steel culvert carrying Huntington Blvd over Poplar Creek in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 6 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 1,625 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,717 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long.

Location

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CarriesHuntington Blvd
CrossesPoplar Creek
Location0.25 M S I90 P22
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.06231, -88.12258
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,625 (2022)
Projected traffic1,717 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

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 Huntington Blvd over Poplar Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Huntington Blvd 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Huntington Blvd over Poplar Creek carry?

About 1,625 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Huntington Blvd over Poplar Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Huntington Blvd over Poplar Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.