US Bridges

US 20 EB over CR 20

Fair

Elkhart County, Indiana · 02.82 E SR 19 · Structure no. 075190

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
216 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,659
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 20 EB over CR 20 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 20 EB over CR 20 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 11,659 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 144 by 2034. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 20 EB
CrossesCR 20
Location02.82 E SR 19
RouteU.S. Route 20
CountyElkhart County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.64661, -85.95224
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,659 (2021)
Projected traffic144 by 2034
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 20 EB over CR 20 built?

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

What condition is US 20 EB over CR 20 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 US 20 EB over CR 20 carry?

About 11,659 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US 20 EB over CR 20?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns US 20 EB over CR 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.