US Bridges

US 30 over Ditch

Good

Kane County, Illinois · 200 W of IL31 · Structure no. 045027400000000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
67 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
40,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 30 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying US 30 over Ditch in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 40,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,200 by 2046. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long.

CarriesUS 30
CrossesDitch
Location200 W of IL31
RouteU.S. Route 30
Coordinates41.72484, -88.3512
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating98.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,300 (2023)
Projected traffic35,200 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
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 over Ditch built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 30 over Ditch 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 30 over Ditch carry?

About 40,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 30 over Ditch?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns US 30 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.