US Bridges

US 20 EB Ramp over CR 17 Nb/Sb

Good

Elkhart County, Indiana · 03.10 E US 33 · Structure no. 075320

Built
1992
33 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
195 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,959
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 20 EB Ramp over CR 17 Nb/Sb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 20 EB Ramp over CR 17 Nb/Sb in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 1992 and reconstructed in 2022, 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 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 7,959 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2032. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 20 EB Ramp
CrossesCR 17 Nb/Sb
Location03.10 E US 33
RouteU.S. Route 20
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.66668, -85.88748
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 rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span95 ft (29.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,959 (2021)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2032
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
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 CR 17 Nb/Sb built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is US 20 EB Ramp over CR 17 Nb/Sb 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 EB Ramp over CR 17 Nb/Sb carry?

About 7,959 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 20 EB Ramp over CR 17 Nb/Sb?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 20 EB Ramp over CR 17 Nb/Sb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.