US Bridges

CR 3 over US 20 Eb/Wb

Fair

Elkhart County, Indiana · 01.14 W SR 19 · Structure no. 075110

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
213 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
665
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 3 over US 20 Eb/Wb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 3 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 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 665 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 661 by 2032. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesCR 3
CrossesUS 20 Eb/Wb
Location01.14 W SR 19
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.62629, -86.02378
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic665 (2020)
Projected traffic661 by 2032
Trucks11%
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 3 over US 20 Eb/Wb built?

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

What condition is CR 3 over US 20 Eb/Wb 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does CR 3 over US 20 Eb/Wb carry?

About 665 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is CR 3 over US 20 Eb/Wb?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns CR 3 over US 20 Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.