Bluff City Blvd over Poplar Creek
FairCook County, Illinois · 0.15M. E of Kane Co. · Structure no. 016694000000000
- Built
- 1909
- 116 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bluff City Blvd over Poplar Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Bluff City Blvd over Poplar Creek in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1909, so it is 116 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,030 by 2046. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bluff City Blvd over Poplar Creek built?
It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bluff City 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Bluff City Blvd over Poplar Creek carry?
About 3,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Bluff City Blvd over Poplar Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Bluff City Blvd over Poplar Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.