US Bridges

US 30 over I&m Feeder Canal

Fair

Whiteside County, Illinois · 0.3 MI E. of Il 40 · Structure no. 098009800000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,350
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 30 over I&m Feeder Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 30 over I&m Feeder Canal in Whiteside County, Illinois. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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 7,350 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,717 by 2046. The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 30
CrossesI&m Feeder Canal
Location0.3 MI E. of Il 40
RouteU.S. Route 30
Coordinates41.76409, -89.68538
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length112 ft (34 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,350 (2023)
Projected traffic6,717 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 over I&m Feeder Canal built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 30 over I&m Feeder Canal 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 30 over I&m Feeder Canal carry?

About 7,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 30 over I&m Feeder Canal?

The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns US 30 over I&m Feeder Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.