US Bridges

US Route 20 (frnt over Trib. Pecatonica Rvr

Good

Stephenson County, Illinois · W of Il 26- N Freprt · Structure no. 089201800000000

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 20 (frnt over Trib. Pecatonica Rvr is a concrete culvert carrying US Route 20 (frnt over Trib. Pecatonica Rvr 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long.

Location

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CarriesUS Route 20 (frnt
CrossesTrib. Pecatonica Rvr
LocationW of Il 26- N Freprt
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyStephenson County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.32821, -89.65544
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.6 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2024)
Projected traffic202 by 2046
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Route 20 (frnt over Trib. Pecatonica Rvr built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Route 20 (frnt over Trib. Pecatonica Rvr 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 December 2021.

How much traffic does US Route 20 (frnt over Trib. Pecatonica Rvr carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US Route 20 (frnt over Trib. Pecatonica Rvr?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns US Route 20 (frnt over Trib. Pecatonica Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.