US Bridges

US 20 NW Connector over CR 17 NW Ramp

Good

Elkhart County, Indiana · 02.88 E US 33 · Structure no. 075310

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,816
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 20 NW Connector over CR 17 NW Ramp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 20 NW Connector over CR 17 NW 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 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 1,816 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2032. The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 20 NW Connector
CrossesCR 17 NW Ramp
Location02.88 E US 33
RouteU.S. Route 20
CountyElkhart County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.66779, -85.89288
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,816 (2020)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2032
Trucks15%
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 NW Connector over CR 17 NW Ramp built?

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

What condition is US 20 NW Connector over CR 17 NW Ramp 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 NW Connector over CR 17 NW Ramp carry?

About 1,816 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 20 NW Connector over CR 17 NW Ramp?

The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US 20 NW Connector over CR 17 NW Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.