US Bridges

Veterans Parkway over Lily Cache Creek

Good

Will County, Illinois · 1.2M NW of 55 · Structure no. 099606400000000

Built
2004
21 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,400
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Veterans Parkway over Lily Cache Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Veterans Parkway over Lily Cache Creek in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 2004 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 21 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 17,400 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,504 by 2046. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesVeterans Parkway
CrossesLily Cache Creek
Location1.2M NW of 55
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.68302, -88.11247
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,400 (2023)
Projected traffic27,504 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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 Veterans Parkway over Lily Cache Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Veterans Parkway 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Veterans Parkway over Lily Cache Creek carry?

About 17,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Veterans Parkway over Lily Cache Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Veterans Parkway over Lily Cache Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.