US Bridges

US 30 over Lily Cache Creek

Good

Will County, Illinois · 0.5 M NW of I-55 · Structure no. 099464800000000

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 30 over Lily Cache Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 30 over Lily Cache Creek in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 24,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,984 by 2046. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 82 ft wide.

CarriesUS 30
CrossesLily Cache Creek
Location0.5 M NW of I-55
RouteU.S. Route 30
Coordinates41.5873, -88.17822
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.5 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,000 (2023)
Projected traffic33,984 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 30 over Lily Cache Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 30 over Lily Cache 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 30 over Lily Cache Creek carry?

About 24,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 30 over Lily Cache Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns US 30 over Lily Cache Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.