US 20 Br over Yellow Creek
FairStephenson County, Illinois · 1 MI E Freeport · Structure no. 089000800000000
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 178 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 20 Br over Yellow Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 20 Br over Yellow Creek in Stephenson County, Illinois. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 69 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 6 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,373 by 2046. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 20 Br over Yellow Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is US 20 Br over Yellow Creek 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does US 20 Br over Yellow Creek carry?
About 7,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is US 20 Br over Yellow Creek?
The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.6 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.
Who owns US 20 Br over Yellow Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.