US Bridges

Poplar St/Old Il 1 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Saline County, Illinois · W Cheney ST Hburg · Structure no. 083200100000000

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,050
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Poplar St/Old Il 1 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Poplar St/Old Il 1 over Drainage Ditch in Saline County, Illinois. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 4,050 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,091 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesPoplar St/Old Il 1
CrossesDrainage Ditch
LocationW Cheney ST Hburg
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySaline County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.7387, -88.55141
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,050 (2020)
Projected traffic4,091 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$230,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Poplar St/Old Il 1 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is Poplar St/Old Il 1 over Drainage Ditch 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Poplar St/Old Il 1 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 4,050 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Poplar St/Old Il 1 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Poplar St/Old Il 1 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.