US Bridges

US 20 over Hampshire Creek

Good

Kane County, Illinois · .01M S of Mchenry CO · Structure no. 045210000000000

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 20 over Hampshire Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 20 over Hampshire Creek in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,600 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,688 by 2046. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 20
CrossesHampshire Creek
Location.01M S of Mchenry CO
RouteU.S. Route 20
Coordinates42.15367, -88.51791
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating64.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,600 (2023)
Projected traffic12,688 by 2046
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 Hampshire Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 20 over Hampshire 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does US 20 over Hampshire Creek carry?

About 8,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 20 over Hampshire Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns US 20 over Hampshire Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.