US 20 WB over Menominee River
FairJo Daviess County, Illinois · 3.8 MI E JCT Ill 35 · Structure no. 043000300000000
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 129 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,450
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 20 WB over Menominee River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 20 WB over Menominee River in Jo Daviess County, Illinois. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 61 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 9,450 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,505 by 2046. The structure is 129 ft (39.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 20 WB over Menominee River built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is US 20 WB over Menominee River 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does US 20 WB over Menominee River carry?
About 9,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is US 20 WB over Menominee River?
The structure is 129 ft (39.4 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns US 20 WB over Menominee River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.