US 20 WB over US 33 & NS RR
FairElkhart County, Indiana · 03.51 E SR 19 · Structure no. 075220
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old, rebuilt 2019
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 466 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,607
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 20 WB over US 33 & NS RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 20 WB over US 33 & NS RR in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 1991 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 14,607 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,271 by 2038. The structure is 466 ft (141.9 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 20 WB over US 33 & NS RR built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.
What condition is US 20 WB over US 33 & NS RR 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 WB over US 33 & NS RR carry?
About 14,607 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is US 20 WB over US 33 & NS RR?
The structure is 466 ft (141.9 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns US 20 WB over US 33 & NS RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.