US 20 over Little Elkhart River
GoodElkhart County, Indiana · 01.80 E SR 13 · Structure no. 005571
- Built
- 2023
- 2 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 95 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,411
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 20 over Little Elkhart River is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 20 over Little Elkhart River in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 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 10,411 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,903 by 2042. The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 20 over Little Elkhart River built?
It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 20 over Little Elkhart River 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does US 20 over Little Elkhart River carry?
About 10,411 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is US 20 over Little Elkhart River?
The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US 20 over Little Elkhart River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.