US 30 (lincoln HWY over Third Creek
FairCook County, Illinois · 2 M W Il 394 · Structure no. 016250300000000
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 18,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 30 (lincoln HWY over Third Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 30 (lincoln HWY over Third Creek in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 18,200 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,271 by 2046. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 30 (lincoln HWY over Third Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is US 30 (lincoln HWY over Third 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 Third Creek carry?
About 18,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US 30 (lincoln HWY over Third Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns US 30 (lincoln HWY over Third Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.