Old US 20 over Cobus Creek
FairElkhart County, Indiana · 00.65 E SR 219 · Structure no. 2000196
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 74 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,168
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old US 20 over Cobus Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Old US 20 over Cobus Creek in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 11,168 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,236 by 2038. The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old US 20 over Cobus Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old US 20 over Cobus Creek 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Old US 20 over Cobus Creek carry?
About 11,168 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Old US 20 over Cobus Creek?
The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Old US 20 over Cobus Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.