US 20 WB over CR 45
FairElkhart County, Indiana · 00.13 E US 33 · Structure no. 075240
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 161 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,281
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 20 WB over CR 45 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 20 WB over CR 45 in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 1992 and reconstructed in 2020, 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 10,281 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 144 by 2034. The structure is 161 ft (49 m) long and 49 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 20 WB over CR 45 built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is US 20 WB over CR 45 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 CR 45 carry?
About 10,281 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is US 20 WB over CR 45?
The structure is 161 ft (49 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns US 20 WB over CR 45?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.