US Bridges

US 30 over E Br Big Rock Creek

Good

Kane County, Illinois · 1.7M E of Kane-Dek L · Structure no. 045200600000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 30 over E Br Big Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 30 over E Br Big Rock Creek in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 1984, 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 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 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,527 by 2046. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesUS 30
CrossesE Br Big Rock Creek
Location1.7M E of Kane-Dek L
RouteU.S. Route 30
Coordinates41.76773, -88.56991
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,300 (2023)
Projected traffic6,527 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$597,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 30 over E Br Big Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 30 over E Br Big Rock 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US 30 over E Br Big Rock Creek carry?

About 5,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 30 over E Br Big Rock Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 30 over E Br Big Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.