US Bridges

US 30 (lincoln HWY over Il 394

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · At 210th ST · Structure no. 016027500000000

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
224 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
21,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 30 (lincoln HWY over Il 394 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 30 (lincoln HWY over Il 394 in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 71 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 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 21,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,958 by 2046. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 30 (lincoln HWY
CrossesIl 394
LocationAt 210th ST
RouteU.S. Route 30
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.50625, -87.57777
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating59.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width69 ft (20.9 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,200 (2023)
Projected traffic15,958 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 30 (lincoln HWY over Il 394 built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is US 30 (lincoln HWY over Il 394 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 30 (lincoln HWY over Il 394 carry?

About 21,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 30 (lincoln HWY over Il 394?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns US 30 (lincoln HWY over Il 394?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.