TR 20 over Bear Creek
GoodAdams County, Illinois · 3 M N Ursa · Structure no. 001341700000000
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 223 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 20 over Bear Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying TR 20 over Bear Creek in Adams County, Illinois. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 177 by 2046. The structure is 223 ft (68.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 20 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 20 over Bear 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does TR 20 over Bear Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is TR 20 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 223 ft (68.1 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 20 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.