US Bridges

US 20 Br over Keith Creek

Good

Winnebago County, Illinois · .75 MI W Alpine RD · Structure no. 101203800000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 20 Br over Keith Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 20 Br over Keith Creek in Winnebago County, Illinois. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 20,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,180 by 2046. The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 20 Br
CrossesKeith Creek
Location.75 MI W Alpine RD
RouteU.S. Route 20
Coordinates42.26614, -89.04354
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length54 ft (16.6 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width79 ft (24 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,100 (2023)
Projected traffic18,180 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Br over Keith Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 20 Br over Keith Creek 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 2022.

How much traffic does US 20 Br over Keith Creek carry?

About 20,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US 20 Br over Keith Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns US 20 Br over Keith Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.