US 20 over Apple River
FairJo Daviess County, Illinois · 2 Mi. W. Elizabeth · Structure no. 043001000000000
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 285 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,550
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 20 over Apple River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 20 over Apple River in Jo Daviess County, Illinois. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 100 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 4,550 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,353 by 2046. The structure is 285 ft (87 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 20 over Apple River built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is US 20 over Apple 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does US 20 over Apple River carry?
About 4,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is US 20 over Apple River?
The structure is 285 ft (87 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns US 20 over Apple River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.