US Bridges

US 20 WB over I-290

Fair

DuPage County, Illinois · 1.2 M W IL-64 · Structure no. 022009000000000

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
278 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,300
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 20 WB over I-290 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 20 WB over I-290 in DuPage County, Illinois. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 63 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 12,300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,433 by 2046. The structure is 278 ft (84.6 m) long and 39 ft wide.

CarriesUS 20 WB
CrossesI-290
Location1.2 M W IL-64
Coordinates41.91698, -87.94466
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
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
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length278 ft (84.6 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,300 (2024)
Projected traffic13,433 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 I-290 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is US 20 WB over I-290 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 20 WB over I-290 carry?

About 12,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 20 WB over I-290?

The structure is 278 ft (84.6 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 20 WB over I-290?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.