US Bridges

US 20 WB over Pine Creek

Fair

Elkhart County, Indiana · 03.08 W SR 15 · Structure no. 005545

Built
1992
33 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,647
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 20 WB over Pine Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 20 WB over Pine Creek in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 1992 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 11,647 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,989 by 2038. The structure is 94 ft (28.6 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 20 WB
CrossesPine Creek
Location03.08 W SR 15
RouteU.S. Route 20
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.66705, -85.88038
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length94 ft (28.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,647 (2021)
Projected traffic9,989 by 2038
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 WB over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is US 20 WB over Pine Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 20 WB over Pine Creek carry?

About 11,647 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 20 WB over Pine Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns US 20 WB over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.