US 20 EB over Ill Rt 26
FairStephenson County, Illinois · 1 MI N Freeport · Structure no. 089005600000000
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 169 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 20 EB over Ill Rt 26 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 20 EB over Ill Rt 26 in Stephenson County, Illinois. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 7,300 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,459 by 2046. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 20 EB over Ill Rt 26 built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 20 EB over Ill Rt 26 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does US 20 EB over Ill Rt 26 carry?
About 7,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is US 20 EB over Ill Rt 26?
The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 20 EB over Ill Rt 26?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.