US Bridges

Ill 98 over Lick Creek

Good

Tazewell County, Illinois · 2.5 MI W of Morton · Structure no. 090017300000000

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,650
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 98 over Lick Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 98 over Lick Creek in Tazewell County, Illinois. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 3,650 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,434 by 2046. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIll 98
CrossesLick Creek
Location2.5 MI W of Morton
RouteState Highway 98
Coordinates40.6046, -89.56542
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.5 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span85 ft (26 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,650 (2023)
Projected traffic3,434 by 2046
Trucks5%
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 built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 98 over Lick Creek 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does Ill 98 over Lick Creek carry?

About 3,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ill 98 over Lick Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (26 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 98 over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.