US Bridges

127th ST over Lily Cache Creek

Fair

Will County, Illinois · 1.2 MI W I-55 · Structure no. 099606200000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
58 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,650
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

127th ST over Lily Cache Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 127th ST 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 5,650 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,656 by 2046. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long.

Location

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Carries127th ST
CrossesLily Cache Creek
Location1.2 MI W I-55
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.65261, -88.15744
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,650 (2023)
Projected traffic10,656 by 2046
Trucks3%
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 127th ST over Lily Cache Creek built?

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

What condition is 127th ST 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 127th ST over Lily Cache Creek carry?

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

How long is 127th ST over Lily Cache Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns 127th ST over Lily Cache Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.