US Bridges

US 20 EB over CR 17 Nb/Sb

Good

Elkhart County, Indiana · 03.10 E US 33 · Structure no. 075330

Built
1992
33 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
193 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,647
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 20 EB over CR 17 Nb/Sb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 20 EB 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 11,647 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2032. The structure is 193 ft (58.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 20 EB
CrossesCR 17 Nb/Sb
Location03.10 E US 33
RouteU.S. Route 20
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.66681, -85.88749
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length193 ft (58.9 m)
Longest span95 ft (29.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,647 (2021)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2032
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 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 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 over CR 17 Nb/Sb carry?

About 11,647 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

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

The structure is 193 ft (58.9 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.