US 20 WB over Wickham Creek
FairStephenson County, Illinois · 4.0 MI W Winn CO LN · Structure no. 089005400000000
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 12,700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 20 WB over Wickham Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 20 WB over Wickham Creek in Stephenson County, Illinois. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 12,700 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,020 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 WB over Wickham Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 20 WB over Wickham 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does US 20 WB over Wickham Creek carry?
About 12,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is US 20 WB over Wickham Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 20 WB over Wickham Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.