US Bridges

CR 18 over US 20 Eb/Wb

Good

Elkhart County, Indiana · 02.06 E US 33 · Structure no. 075290

Built
1991
34 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
311 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,439
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 18 over US 20 Eb/Wb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 18 over US 20 Eb/Wb in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 1991 and reconstructed in 2015, 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,439 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2032. The structure is 311 ft (94.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 18
CrossesUS 20 Eb/Wb
Location02.06 E US 33
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.65954, -85.90379
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length311 ft (94.7 m)
Longest span152 ft (46.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,439 (2019)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 18 over US 20 Eb/Wb built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is CR 18 over US 20 Eb/Wb 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 CR 18 over US 20 Eb/Wb carry?

About 5,439 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 18 over US 20 Eb/Wb?

The structure is 311 ft (94.7 m) long with a longest span of 152 ft (46.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns CR 18 over US 20 Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.