US Bridges

US 20 over Pingree Creek

Good

Kane County, Illinois · 4 M SE of Il 47 · Structure no. 045202600000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 20 over Pingree Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 20 over Pingree Creek in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 12,100 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,396 by 2046. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 41 ft wide.

CarriesUS 20
CrossesPingree Creek
Location4 M SE of Il 47
RouteU.S. Route 20
Coordinates42.05543, -88.40507
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,100 (2023)
Projected traffic14,396 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 20 over Pingree Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 20 over Pingree Creek 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does US 20 over Pingree Creek carry?

About 12,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 20 over Pingree Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 20 over Pingree Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.