US 20 WB over Yellow Creek
GoodElkhart County, Indiana · 00.59 E US 33 · Structure no. 075255
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 171 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,659
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 20 WB over Yellow Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 20 WB over Yellow Creek in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 1991 and reconstructed in 2020, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 11,659 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,000 by 2032. The structure is 171 ft (52.2 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 20 WB over Yellow Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is US 20 WB over Yellow Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does US 20 WB over Yellow Creek carry?
About 11,659 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is US 20 WB over Yellow Creek?
The structure is 171 ft (52.2 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns US 20 WB over Yellow Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.