US 20 over Trail Creek
GoodLaPorte County, Indiana · 01.24 W US 35 · Structure no. 005280
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old, rebuilt 2021
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,447
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 20 over Trail Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 20 over Trail Creek in LaPorte County, Indiana. It was built in 1993 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 32 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 14,447 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,160 by 2030. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 20 over Trail Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.
What condition is US 20 over Trail 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does US 20 over Trail Creek carry?
About 14,447 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is US 20 over Trail Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.
Who owns US 20 over Trail Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.