US Bridges

US 20 over NS RR

Good

LaPorte County, Indiana · 01.44 W SR 2 · Structure no. 005310

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,748
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 20 over NS RR is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying US 20 over NS RR in LaPorte County, Indiana. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 15,748 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,868 by 2030. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 20
CrossesNS RR
Location01.44 W SR 2
RouteU.S. Route 20
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.67062, -86.61609
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.5 US tons
Inventory rating69.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.8 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.8 m)
Roadway width72 ft (22 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,748 (2021)
Projected traffic18,868 by 2030
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 over NS RR built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 20 over NS RR 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 NS RR carry?

About 15,748 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is US 20 over NS RR?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.8 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns US 20 over NS RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.