US Bridges

West Briarcliff Ro over Lily Cache Creek

Fair

Will County, Illinois · .75 MI S Boughton RD · Structure no. 099607100000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Briarcliff Ro over Lily Cache Creek is a steel culvert carrying West Briarcliff Ro over Lily Cache Creek in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 5 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,096 by 2046. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long.

Location

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CarriesWest Briarcliff Ro
CrossesLily Cache Creek
Location.75 MI S Boughton RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.69851, -88.10054
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2023)
Projected traffic3,096 by 2046
Trucks9%
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 West Briarcliff Ro over Lily Cache Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Briarcliff Ro 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 West Briarcliff Ro over Lily Cache Creek carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is West Briarcliff Ro over Lily Cache Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns West Briarcliff Ro over Lily Cache Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.