US Bridges

US20 WB over Little Menominee Riv

Fair

Jo Daviess County, Illinois · 4.8 MI W JCT ILL84 · Structure no. 043000500000000

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
199 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,900
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US20 WB over Little Menominee Riv is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US20 WB over Little Menominee Riv in Jo Daviess County, Illinois. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 60 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 10,900 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,505 by 2046. The structure is 199 ft (60.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS20 WB
CrossesLittle Menominee Riv
Location4.8 MI W JCT ILL84
RouteU.S. Route 20
Coordinates42.46164, -90.54771
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating66.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length199 ft (60.6 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,900 (2021)
Projected traffic5,505 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$701,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US20 WB over Little Menominee Riv built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is US20 WB over Little Menominee Riv 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 US20 WB over Little Menominee Riv carry?

About 10,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US20 WB over Little Menominee Riv?

The structure is 199 ft (60.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US20 WB over Little Menominee Riv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.