US Bridges

Il 47 & US-30 over Rob Roy Creek

Fair

Kane County, Illinois · 2.9 M S of Il 56 · Structure no. 045201100000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
57 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 47 & US-30 over Rob Roy Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Il 47 & US-30 over Rob Roy Creek in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 20,200 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,302 by 2046. The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIl 47 & US-30
CrossesRob Roy Creek
Location2.9 M S of Il 56
RouteU.S. Route 30
Coordinates41.72227, -88.44373
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,200 (2023)
Projected traffic23,302 by 2046
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Il 47 & US-30 over Rob Roy Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 47 & US-30 over Rob Roy 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Il 47 & US-30 over Rob Roy Creek carry?

About 20,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Il 47 & US-30 over Rob Roy Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m).

Who owns Il 47 & US-30 over Rob Roy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.