US Bridges

US 30 over Hickory Creek

Good

Will County, Illinois · 1.3 M E of US 45 · Structure no. 099031100000000

Built
1995
30 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 30 over Hickory Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 30 over Hickory Creek in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1995 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 21,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,608 by 2046. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 92 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 30
CrossesHickory Creek
Location1.3 M E of US 45
RouteU.S. Route 30
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.50682, -87.82176
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,900 (2023)
Projected traffic13,608 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
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 Hickory Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is US 30 over Hickory Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2021.

How much traffic does US 30 over Hickory Creek carry?

About 21,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 30 over Hickory Creek?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns US 30 over Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.