US Bridges

135th ST over Lily Cache CR

Fair

Will County, Illinois · 1.75M E of IL59 · Structure no. 099686300000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,400
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

135th ST over Lily Cache CR is a concrete culvert carrying 135th ST over Lily Cache CR in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 2004, 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 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 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,072 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long.

Location

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Carries135th ST
CrossesLily Cache CR
Location1.75M E of IL59
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.63783, -88.16932
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 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 inspectionNovember 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span0 ft (0 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,400 (2023)
Projected traffic9,072 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
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 135th ST over Lily Cache CR built?

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

What condition is 135th ST over Lily Cache CR 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does 135th ST over Lily Cache CR carry?

About 5,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 135th ST over Lily Cache CR?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long.

Who owns 135th ST over Lily Cache CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.