US 30 East Bound over Desplaines River
PoorWill County, Illinois · 0.8 MI W of Ill 171 · Structure no. 099016600000000
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Movable - Bascule
- Steel
- Length
- 331 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11,110
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 30 East Bound over Desplaines River is a steel movable - bascule carrying US 30 East Bound over Desplaines River in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 92 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 11,110 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,111 by 2033. The structure is 331 ft (100.9 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 30 East Bound over Desplaines River built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is US 30 East Bound over Desplaines River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does US 30 East Bound over Desplaines River carry?
About 11,110 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is US 30 East Bound over Desplaines River?
The structure is 331 ft (100.9 m) long with a longest span of 166 ft (50.6 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns US 30 East Bound over Desplaines River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.