US Bridges

Il 126 over Lily Cache Creek

Fair

Will County, Illinois · 2 M E of Il 59 · Structure no. 099026200000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
69 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 126 over Lily Cache Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 126 over Lily Cache Creek in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 14,300 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,320 by 2046. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIl 126
CrossesLily Cache Creek
Location2 M E of Il 59
RouteState Highway 126
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.63288, -88.16771
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,300 (2023)
Projected traffic22,320 by 2046
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$323,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Il 126 over Lily Cache Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 126 over Lily 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Il 126 over Lily Cache Creek carry?

About 14,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Il 126 over Lily Cache Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Il 126 over Lily Cache Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.