US Bridges

Shales Pkwy over Poplar Creek

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · .2M S. of Bode Rd. · Structure no. 016694100000000

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
270 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shales Pkwy over Poplar Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shales Pkwy over Poplar Creek in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,302 by 2046. The structure is 270 ft (82.4 m) long and 39 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesShales Pkwy
CrossesPoplar Creek
Location.2M S. of Bode Rd.
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.03577, -88.23797
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length270 ft (82.4 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2022)
Projected traffic10,302 by 2046
Trucks5%
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 Shales Pkwy over Poplar Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shales Pkwy 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 Shales Pkwy over Poplar Creek carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Shales Pkwy over Poplar Creek?

The structure is 270 ft (82.4 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Shales Pkwy over Poplar Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.