US Bridges

US 30 (lincoln HWY over Lansing Drnage Ditch

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.2 M SE US 30/IL83 · Structure no. 016278400000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 30 (lincoln HWY over Lansing Drnage Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 30 (lincoln HWY over Lansing Drnage Ditch in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 26,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,654 by 2046. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 69 ft wide.

CarriesUS 30 (lincoln HWY
CrossesLansing Drnage Ditch
Location0.2 M SE US 30/IL83
RouteU.S. Route 30
Coordinates41.50404, -87.53177
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width69 ft (21.1 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,600 (2023)
Projected traffic25,654 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Lansing Drnage Ditch built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 30 (lincoln HWY over Lansing Drnage Ditch 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 30 (lincoln HWY over Lansing Drnage Ditch carry?

About 26,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 30 (lincoln HWY over Lansing Drnage Ditch?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns US 30 (lincoln HWY over Lansing Drnage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.