US Bridges

US 30 over W Norman Drain.Ditch

Fair

Will County, Illinois · 6.9 M S of US 34 · Structure no. 099027500000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 30 over W Norman Drain.Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 30 over W Norman Drain.Ditch in Will 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 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 13,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,016 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 30
CrossesW Norman Drain.Ditch
Location6.9 M S of US 34
RouteU.S. Route 30
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.63019, -88.22219
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,500 (2023)
Projected traffic20,016 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 US 30 over W Norman Drain.Ditch built?

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

What condition is US 30 over W Norman Drain.Ditch 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US 30 over W Norman Drain.Ditch carry?

About 13,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 30 over W Norman Drain.Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 30 over W Norman Drain.Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.