US Bridges

Northridge Avenue over Lily Cache Creek

Good

Will County, Illinois · .62 MI S Boughton RD · Structure no. 099607000000000

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Northridge Avenue over Lily Cache Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Northridge Avenue over Lily Cache Creek in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,232 by 2046. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long.

Location

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CarriesNorthridge Avenue
CrossesLily Cache Creek
Location.62 MI S Boughton RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.70189, -88.06728
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2023)
Projected traffic2,232 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
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 Northridge Avenue over Lily Cache Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Northridge Avenue 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 Northridge Avenue over Lily Cache Creek carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Northridge Avenue over Lily Cache Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Northridge Avenue over Lily Cache Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.