US Route 20 WB over Pecatonica River
FairStephenson County, Illinois · 2.5 MI W Il RTE 26 · Structure no. 089008200000000
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 758 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,150
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Route 20 WB over Pecatonica River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 20 WB over Pecatonica River in Stephenson County, Illinois. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 5 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 6,150 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,980 by 2046. The structure is 758 ft (231 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Route 20 WB over Pecatonica River built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is US Route 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 Route 20 WB over Pecatonica River carry?
About 6,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is US Route 20 WB over Pecatonica River?
The structure is 758 ft (231 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US Route 20 WB over Pecatonica River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.