US Bridges

US Rt 20 WB over US 20BR EB

Fair

Winnebago County, Illinois · 3 MI W of Rockford · Structure no. 101004600000000

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
264 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Rt 20 WB over US 20BR EB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Rt 20 WB over US 20BR EB in Winnebago County, Illinois. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 64 years old, older 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 11,400 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,404 by 2046. The structure is 264 ft (80.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS Rt 20 WB
CrossesUS 20BR EB
Location3 MI W of Rockford
RouteU.S. Route 20
Coordinates42.27896, -89.1948
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length264 ft (80.6 m)
Longest span92 ft (27.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,400 (2023)
Projected traffic5,404 by 2046
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$947,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US Rt 20 WB over US 20BR EB built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is US Rt 20 WB over US 20BR EB 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US Rt 20 WB over US 20BR EB carry?

About 11,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US Rt 20 WB over US 20BR EB?

The structure is 264 ft (80.6 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (27.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns US Rt 20 WB over US 20BR EB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.