US 30 Spur S B over Elkhorn Creek
FairWhiteside County, Illinois · .32MI S of Moline RD · Structure no. 098009400000000
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 319 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 30 Spur S B over Elkhorn Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 30 Spur S B over Elkhorn Creek in Whiteside County, Illinois. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 5 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 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,071 by 2046. The structure is 319 ft (97.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 30 Spur S B over Elkhorn Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 30 Spur S B over Elkhorn 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does US 30 Spur S B over Elkhorn Creek carry?
About 4,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.
How long is US 30 Spur S B over Elkhorn Creek?
The structure is 319 ft (97.2 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US 30 Spur S B over Elkhorn Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.