US 20 WB over Pecatonica River
FairStephenson County, Illinois · NE of Freeport · Structure no. 089008100000000
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 972 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 20 WB over Pecatonica River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 20 WB over Pecatonica River in Stephenson County, Illinois. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 6,800 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,990 by 2046. The structure is 972 ft (296.2 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 20 WB over Pecatonica River built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 20 WB over Pecatonica River 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does US 20 WB over Pecatonica River carry?
About 6,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is US 20 WB over Pecatonica River?
The structure is 972 ft (296.2 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 20 WB over Pecatonica River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.