US Bridges

US 20 W B over Cn RR

Fair

Winnebago County, Illinois · 1.2 MI E Meridian RD · Structure no. 101005000000000

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 20 W B over Cn RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 20 W B over Cn RR in Winnebago County, Illinois. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 61 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 14,600 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,828 by 2046. The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 20 W B
CrossesCn RR
Location1.2 MI E Meridian RD
RouteU.S. Route 20
Coordinates42.25725, -89.14849
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating68.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.5 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,600 (2023)
Projected traffic7,828 by 2046
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 20 W B over Cn RR built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is US 20 W B over Cn RR 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 20 W B over Cn RR carry?

About 14,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 20 W B over Cn RR?

The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 20 W B over Cn RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.