US Bridges

US 30 (143rd St) over West Norman Drain

Fair

Will County, Illinois · 0.1 M W Il 59 · Structure no. 099336400000000

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 30 (143rd St) over West Norman Drain is a concrete culvert carrying US 30 (143rd St) over West Norman Drain in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,372 by 2046. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long.

Location

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CarriesUS 30 (143rd St)
CrossesWest Norman Drain
Location0.1 M W Il 59
RouteU.S. Route 30
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.62288, -88.20479
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,500 (2023)
Projected traffic6,372 by 2046
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 (143rd St) over West Norman Drain built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 30 (143rd St) over West Norman Drain 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 30 (143rd St) over West Norman Drain carry?

About 10,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 30 (143rd St) over West Norman Drain?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns US 30 (143rd St) over West Norman Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.