US Bridges

US 20 over Mclean Blvd

Good

Kane County, Illinois · 1.3 M W of Il 31 · Structure no. 045007700000000

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
608 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 20 over Mclean Blvd is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 20 over Mclean Blvd in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 31,800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,014 by 2046. The structure is 608 ft (185.4 m) long and 101 ft wide.

CarriesUS 20
CrossesMclean Blvd
Location1.3 M W of Il 31
RouteU.S. Route 20
Coordinates42.02345, -88.31247
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length608 ft (185.4 m)
Longest span250 ft (76.2 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.8 m)
Roadway width95 ft (29 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,800 (2023)
Projected traffic35,014 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 20 over Mclean Blvd built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 20 over Mclean Blvd in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does US 20 over Mclean Blvd carry?

About 31,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 20 over Mclean Blvd?

The structure is 608 ft (185.4 m) long with a longest span of 250 ft (76.2 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns US 20 over Mclean Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.