US Bridges

US 30 (lincoln HWY over Deer Creek

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.1 M W Il 394 · Structure no. 016027600000000

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
66 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 30 (lincoln HWY over Deer Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 30 (lincoln HWY over Deer Creek in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 19,300 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,594 by 2046. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 30 (lincoln HWY
CrossesDeer Creek
Location0.1 M W Il 394
RouteU.S. Route 30
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.50626, -87.58298
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,300 (2023)
Projected traffic19,594 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 30 (lincoln HWY over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 30 (lincoln HWY over Deer 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 30 (lincoln HWY over Deer Creek carry?

About 19,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 30 (lincoln HWY over Deer Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns US 30 (lincoln HWY over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.