US Bridges

SR 19 over US 20 Eb/Wb

Fair

Elkhart County, Indiana · 09.15 S I-90 · Structure no. 075150

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
219 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,258
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 19 over US 20 Eb/Wb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 19 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 20,258 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,606 by 2032. The structure is 219 ft (66.7 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 19
CrossesUS 20 Eb/Wb
Location09.15 S I-90
RouteState Highway 19
CountyElkhart County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.63137, -86.00267
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length219 ft (66.7 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.6 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,258 (2020)
Projected traffic23,606 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure5
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 SR 19 over US 20 Eb/Wb built?

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

What condition is SR 19 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 SR 19 over US 20 Eb/Wb carry?

About 20,258 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 19 over US 20 Eb/Wb?

The structure is 219 ft (66.7 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.6 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns SR 19 over US 20 Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.