Ill 98 over Lick Creek
FairTazewell County, Illinois · .75MI E JCT Il 29&98 · Structure no. 090014600000000
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 105 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,750
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 98 over Lick Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 98 over Lick Creek in Tazewell County, Illinois. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 5 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 3,750 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,586 by 2046. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ill 98 over Lick Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ill 98 over Lick 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 Ill 98 over Lick Creek carry?
About 3,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Ill 98 over Lick Creek?
The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 98 over Lick Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.