US Bridges

US 30 FAP 573 over Somonauk Creek

Good

DeKalb County, Illinois · 1.34 MI E of Il 23 · Structure no. 019004900000000

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 30 FAP 573 over Somonauk Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 30 FAP 573 over Somonauk Creek in DeKalb County, Illinois. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,416 by 2046. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesUS 30 FAP 573
CrossesSomonauk Creek
Location1.34 MI E of Il 23
RouteU.S. Route 30
Coordinates41.7694, -88.72825
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating62.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length82 ft (24.9 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2023)
Projected traffic3,416 by 2046
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 FAP 573 over Somonauk Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 30 FAP 573 over Somonauk Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does US 30 FAP 573 over Somonauk Creek carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 30 FAP 573 over Somonauk Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 30 FAP 573 over Somonauk Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.