US Bridges

US 20 over Pecatonica Riv. Trib

Good

Stephenson County, Illinois · 0.5 MI W Tower Road · Structure no. 089200800000000

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 20 over Pecatonica Riv. Trib is a concrete culvert carrying US 20 over Pecatonica Riv. Trib in Stephenson County, Illinois. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 40 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 7,300 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,459 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 172 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUS 20
CrossesPecatonica Riv. Trib
Location0.5 MI W Tower Road
RouteU.S. Route 20
Coordinates42.32106, -89.60254
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width172 ft (52.4 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,300 (2023)
Projected traffic3,459 by 2046
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 20 over Pecatonica Riv. Trib built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is US 20 over Pecatonica Riv. Trib 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does US 20 over Pecatonica Riv. Trib carry?

About 7,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US 20 over Pecatonica Riv. Trib?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 172 ft wide.

Who owns US 20 over Pecatonica Riv. Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.