US Bridges

US 30 over Spring Creek

Fair

Will County, Illinois · 0.4 M E of Il 171 · Structure no. 099026300000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 30 over Spring Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 30 over Spring Creek in Will 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 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 15,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,040 by 2046. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 56 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 30
CrossesSpring Creek
Location0.4 M E of Il 171
RouteU.S. Route 30
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.52798, -88.06674
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.2 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,900 (2023)
Projected traffic23,040 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 US 30 over Spring Creek built?

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

What condition is US 30 over Spring 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 30 over Spring Creek carry?

About 15,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 30 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.2 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns US 30 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.