US Bridges

Rockhurst Road over Lily Cache Creek

Fair

Will County, Illinois · 0.2M E of RT53 · Structure no. 099605700000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rockhurst Road over Lily Cache Creek is a steel culvert carrying Rockhurst Road over Lily Cache Creek in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,176 by 2046. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long.

Location

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CarriesRockhurst Road
CrossesLily Cache Creek
Location0.2M E of RT53
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.70582, -88.06385
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2023)
Projected traffic4,176 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Rockhurst Road over Lily Cache Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rockhurst Road 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 2023.

How much traffic does Rockhurst Road over Lily Cache Creek carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Rockhurst Road over Lily Cache Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Rockhurst Road over Lily Cache Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.