US Bridges

Essington Road over Lily Cache Creek

Fair

Will County, Illinois · 0.5 MI S 127th ST · Structure no. 099606100000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Essington Road over Lily Cache Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Essington Road over Lily Cache Creek in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,688 by 2046. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 54 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesEssington Road
CrossesLily Cache Creek
Location0.5 MI S 127th ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.64527, -88.16465
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2023)
Projected traffic5,688 by 2046
Trucks2%
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 Essington Road over Lily Cache Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Essington 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 Essington Road over Lily Cache Creek carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Essington Road over Lily Cache Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Essington Road over Lily Cache Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.