US Bridges

US 30 (lincoln HWY over I- 57

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.6 M E Il 50 · Structure no. 016028500000000

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
262 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
33,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 30 (lincoln HWY over I- 57 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 30 (lincoln HWY over I- 57 in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 59 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 33,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,552 by 2046. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS 30 (lincoln HWY
CrossesI- 57
Location0.6 M E Il 50
RouteU.S. Route 30
Coordinates41.50608, -87.74227
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length262 ft (79.9 m)
Longest span102 ft (31 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.3 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,800 (2023)
Projected traffic35,552 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 30 (lincoln HWY over I- 57 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is US 30 (lincoln HWY over I- 57 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 30 (lincoln HWY over I- 57 carry?

About 33,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 30 (lincoln HWY over I- 57?

The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns US 30 (lincoln HWY over I- 57?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.