US Bridges

Il 59 US 30 over Du Page River

Good

Will County, Illinois · 0.3 M N Il 126 · Structure no. 099033800000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
199 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
32,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 59 US 30 over Du Page River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 59 US 30 over Du Page River in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 32,100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,392 by 2046. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

CarriesIl 59 US 30
CrossesDu Page River
Location0.3 M N Il 126
RouteU.S. Route 30
Coordinates41.61664, -88.20258
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length199 ft (60.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.8 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,100 (2023)
Projected traffic22,392 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.3 mi (97 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 Il 59 US 30 over Du Page River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 59 US 30 over Du Page River 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does Il 59 US 30 over Du Page River carry?

About 32,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Il 59 US 30 over Du Page River?

The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Il 59 US 30 over Du Page River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.