US Bridges

Mallard Lane over Trib to Poplar Creek

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · .07M E of Hunters Rg · Structure no. 016681100000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mallard Lane over Trib to Poplar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mallard Lane over Trib to Poplar Creek in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 177 by 2046. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long.

CarriesMallard Lane
CrossesTrib to Poplar Creek
Location.07M E of Hunters Rg
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.04578, -88.21635
Functional classUrban Local

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
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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2022)
Projected traffic177 by 2046
Trucks8%
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 Mallard Lane over Trib to Poplar Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mallard Lane over Trib to 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 Mallard Lane over Trib to Poplar Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mallard Lane over Trib to Poplar Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Mallard Lane over Trib to Poplar Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.