US Bridges

CR 7 over US 20 Eb/Wb

Fair

Elkhart County, Indiana · 00.99 E SR 19 · Structure no. 075160

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
217 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,920
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 7 over US 20 Eb/Wb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 7 over US 20 Eb/Wb in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 1992, 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 1,920 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 169 by 2034. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesCR 7
CrossesUS 20 Eb/Wb
Location00.99 E SR 19
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyElkhart County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.63575, -85.98446
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,920 (2020)
Projected traffic169 by 2034
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 7 over US 20 Eb/Wb built?

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

What condition is CR 7 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 7 over US 20 Eb/Wb carry?

About 1,920 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is CR 7 over US 20 Eb/Wb?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns CR 7 over US 20 Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.