US Bridges

US 20 over Raymond ST

Fair

Kane County, Illinois · 0.25 M W of Il 25 · Structure no. 045000500000000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
139 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
47,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 20 over Raymond ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 20 over Raymond ST in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 47,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,482 by 2046. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 52 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 20
CrossesRaymond ST
Location0.25 M W of Il 25
RouteU.S. Route 20
CountyKane County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.02015, -88.27242
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,200 (2023)
Projected traffic46,482 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 20 over Raymond ST built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 20 over Raymond ST 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does US 20 over Raymond ST carry?

About 47,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 20 over Raymond ST?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns US 20 over Raymond ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.