US Bridges

I-355 over Lilly Cache Creek

Fair

DuPage County, Illinois · 1 MI N. of I-55 · Structure no. 022018600000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
62,450
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-355 over Lilly Cache Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-355 over Lilly Cache Creek in DuPage County, Illinois. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 62,450 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,268 by 2046. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long.

CarriesI-355
CrossesLilly Cache Creek
Location1 MI N. of I-55
RouteInterstate 355
Coordinates41.71699, -88.03331
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62,450 (2023)
Projected traffic52,268 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 I-355 over Lilly Cache Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-355 over Lilly Cache Creek 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 I-355 over Lilly Cache Creek carry?

About 62,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I-355 over Lilly Cache Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I-355 over Lilly Cache Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.