US Bridges

US 30 (lincoln HWY over Butterfield Creek

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.2 E Crawford Ave · Structure no. 016252100000000

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
34,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 30 (lincoln HWY over Butterfield Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 30 (lincoln HWY over Butterfield Creek in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 41 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 34,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,148 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 30 (lincoln HWY
CrossesButterfield Creek
Location0.2 E Crawford Ave
RouteU.S. Route 30
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.50614, -87.70984
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.1 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,100 (2023)
Projected traffic35,148 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

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 34,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns US 30 (lincoln HWY over Butterfield Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.