US Bridges

CR 1 over US 20 Eb/Wb

Good

Elkhart County, Indiana · 02.16 W SR 19 · Structure no. 075080

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
220 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
386
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1 over US 20 Eb/Wb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 1 over US 20 Eb/Wb in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 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 386 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 806 by 2032. The structure is 220 ft (67 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesCR 1
CrossesUS 20 Eb/Wb
Location02.16 W SR 19
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.6192, -86.04118
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic386 (2020)
Projected traffic806 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 CR 1 over US 20 Eb/Wb built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1 over US 20 Eb/Wb 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does CR 1 over US 20 Eb/Wb carry?

About 386 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 1 over US 20 Eb/Wb?

The structure is 220 ft (67 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1 over US 20 Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.