US Bridges

US 20 EB SR 2 WB over US 20 To/From SR 2

Good

LaPorte County, Indiana · 07.82 E SR 39 · Structure no. 005315

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
146 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,788
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 20 EB SR 2 WB over US 20 To/From SR 2 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 20 EB SR 2 WB over US 20 To/From SR 2 in LaPorte County, Indiana. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 4,788 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,968 by 2039. The structure is 146 ft (44.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 20 EB SR 2 WB
CrossesUS 20 To/From SR 2
Location07.82 E SR 39
RouteU.S. Route 20
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.67289, -86.58899
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length146 ft (44.4 m)
Longest span72 ft (22 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,788 (2021)
Projected traffic8,968 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR 2 WB over US 20 To/From SR 2 built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 20 EB SR 2 WB over US 20 To/From SR 2 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 EB SR 2 WB over US 20 To/From SR 2 carry?

About 4,788 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 20 EB SR 2 WB over US 20 To/From SR 2?

The structure is 146 ft (44.4 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 20 EB SR 2 WB over US 20 To/From SR 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.