US Bridges

Il 59 US 30 over Norman Drain

Good

Will County, Illinois · 0.06 M S 143rd St. · Structure no. 099463800000000

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
32,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 59 US 30 over Norman Drain is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 59 US 30 over Norman Drain in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 44,784 by 2046. The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long and 82 ft wide.

CarriesIl 59 US 30
CrossesNorman Drain
Location0.06 M S 143rd St.
RouteU.S. Route 30
Coordinates41.62202, -88.20276
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.1 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width82 ft (25.1 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,100 (2023)
Projected traffic44,784 by 2046
Trucks10%
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 Il 59 US 30 over Norman Drain built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 59 US 30 over Norman Drain 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Il 59 US 30 over Norman Drain carry?

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

How long is Il 59 US 30 over Norman Drain?

The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Il 59 US 30 over Norman Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.