Raymond Street over Poplar Creek
PoorKane County, Illinois · 0.3 MI S by Pass 20 · Structure no. 045313000000000
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Raymond Street over Poplar Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Raymond Street over Poplar Creek in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,538 by 2046. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 39 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Raymond Street over Poplar Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Raymond Street over Poplar Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does Raymond Street over Poplar Creek carry?
About 3,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Raymond Street over Poplar Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Raymond Street over Poplar Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.