US Bridges

Walnut Lane over Trib of Poplar Creek

Good

Cook County, Illinois · 450 Ft S Il 58 · Structure no. 016680300000000

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walnut Lane over Trib of Poplar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Walnut Lane over Trib of Poplar Creek in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,106 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long.

CarriesWalnut Lane
CrossesTrib of Poplar Creek
Location450 Ft S Il 58
Coordinates42.04608, -88.12606
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2022)
Projected traffic3,106 by 2046
Trucks3%
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 Walnut Lane over Trib of Poplar Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walnut Lane over Trib of 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does Walnut Lane over Trib of Poplar Creek carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Walnut Lane over Trib of Poplar Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns Walnut Lane over Trib of Poplar Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.