US 20 over Poplar Creek

Poor Condition67 years old44,100 vehicles/day

Location

StateIllinois
CountyCook
Location0.26 M E Kane Co
CarriesUS 20
CrossesPoplar Creek
Coordinates42.02027, -88.26022

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure4 (Poor)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length119.1 ft (36.3 m)
Max Span42.3 ft (12.9 m)
Deck Width75.1 ft (22.9 m)
Deck Area831.3 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1959 (reconstructed 2025)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic44,100 (2023)
Truck Traffic7%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionOctober 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 12 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number016021700000000

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