US Bridges

Ill 98 over Lick Creek Trib

Fair

Tazewell County, Illinois · E JCT Ill 29&98 · Structure no. 090015100000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 98 over Lick Creek Trib is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 98 over Lick Creek Trib 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 4,150 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,040 by 2046. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIll 98
CrossesLick Creek Trib
LocationE JCT Ill 29&98
RouteState Highway 98
Coordinates40.6044, -89.61258
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,150 (2023)
Projected traffic4,040 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 Ill 98 over Lick Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 98 over Lick Creek Trib 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 Trib carry?

About 4,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Ill 98 over Lick Creek Trib?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 98 over Lick Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.