US Bridges

Schmidt Road over Lily Cache Creek

Good

Will County, Illinois · 1 MI S Boughton RD · Structure no. 099606700000000

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
117 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,600
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schmidt Road over Lily Cache Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Schmidt Road over Lily Cache Creek in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,448 by 2046. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long.

Location

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CarriesSchmidt Road
CrossesLily Cache Creek
Location1 MI S Boughton RD
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.69772, -88.08754
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,600 (2023)
Projected traffic11,448 by 2046
Trucks7%
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 Schmidt Road over Lily Cache Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

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

About 6,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Schmidt Road over Lily Cache Creek?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Schmidt Road over Lily Cache Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.