US Bridges

US 20 WB over US 20 Villa ST

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 1 M E Kane CO · Structure no. 016021800000000

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
224 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
44,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 20 WB over US 20 Villa ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 20 WB over US 20 Villa ST in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 64 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 6 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 44,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,069 by 2046. The structure is 224 ft (68.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 20 WB
CrossesUS 20 Villa ST
Location1 M E Kane CO
RouteU.S. Route 20
Coordinates42.02014, -88.2466
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length224 ft (68.4 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,100 (2023)
Projected traffic22,069 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 20 WB over US 20 Villa ST built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is US 20 WB over US 20 Villa ST 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US 20 WB over US 20 Villa ST carry?

About 44,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 20 WB over US 20 Villa ST?

The structure is 224 ft (68.4 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 20 WB over US 20 Villa ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.