US Bridges

US 20WB over Sumner Creek

Good

Stephenson County, Illinois · 1.2 MI W Winn. CO LN · Structure no. 089007400000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 20WB over Sumner Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 20WB over Sumner Creek in Stephenson County, Illinois. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 12,700 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,020 by 2046. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesUS 20WB
CrossesSumner Creek
Location1.2 MI W Winn. CO LN
RouteU.S. Route 20
Coordinates42.2786, -89.42014
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,700 (2023)
Projected traffic7,020 by 2046
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 20WB over Sumner Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 20WB over Sumner 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does US 20WB over Sumner Creek carry?

About 12,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 20WB over Sumner Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 20WB over Sumner Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.