US 20 over Rush Creek
PoorJo Daviess County, Illinois · .76 MI E Logemann RD · Structure no. 043003600000000
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 153 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 20 over Rush Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 20 over Rush Creek in Jo Daviess County, Illinois. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 54 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,636 by 2046. The structure is 153 ft (46.5 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 20 over Rush Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is US 20 over Rush Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does US 20 over Rush Creek carry?
About 3,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is US 20 over Rush Creek?
The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns US 20 over Rush Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.