US Bridges

US 20 EB Ramp over US 20 Eb/Wb WB Ramp

Fair

Elkhart County, Indiana · 02.74 E US 33 · Structure no. 075300

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
475 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,897
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 20 EB Ramp over US 20 Eb/Wb WB Ramp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 20 EB Ramp over US 20 Eb/Wb WB Ramp in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 2,897 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,500 by 2032. The structure is 475 ft (144.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 20 EB Ramp
CrossesUS 20 Eb/Wb WB Ramp
Location02.74 E US 33
RouteU.S. Route 20
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.66643, -85.89465
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.
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 rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length475 ft (144.7 m)
Longest span166 ft (50.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,897 (2021)
Projected traffic4,500 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Ramp over US 20 Eb/Wb WB Ramp built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 20 EB Ramp over US 20 Eb/Wb WB Ramp 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 Ramp over US 20 Eb/Wb WB Ramp carry?

About 2,897 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 20 EB Ramp over US 20 Eb/Wb WB Ramp?

The structure is 475 ft (144.7 m) long with a longest span of 166 ft (50.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US 20 EB Ramp over US 20 Eb/Wb WB Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.