US Bridges

US 30 (lincoln HWY over Butterfield Creek

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 1.7 M W I-57 · Structure no. 016028600000000

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 30 (lincoln HWY over Butterfield Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 30 (lincoln HWY over Butterfield Creek in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1968, 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 19,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,453 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 30 (lincoln HWY
CrossesButterfield Creek
Location1.7 M W I-57
RouteU.S. Route 30
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.50615, -87.77646
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.4 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,000 (2023)
Projected traffic15,453 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is US 30 (lincoln HWY over Butterfield 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 February 2024.

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

About 19,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns US 30 (lincoln HWY over Butterfield Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.