CR 20 over Yellow Creek
GoodElkhart County, Indiana · 00.20 W of US 33 · Structure no. 2000222
- Built
- 2022
- 3 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 67 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,205
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 20 over Yellow Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 20 over Yellow Creek in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 9,205 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,231 by 2041. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 CR 20 over Yellow Creek built?
It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 20 over Yellow Creek 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does CR 20 over Yellow Creek carry?
About 9,205 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is CR 20 over Yellow Creek?
The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.
Who owns CR 20 over Yellow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.