US Bridges

SR 212 EB US20 WB over US 20/35 Eb/Wb

Fair

LaPorte County, Indiana · 00.13 W US 20 · Structure no. 028800

Built
1986
39 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Frame
Steel
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,870
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 212 EB US20 WB over US 20/35 Eb/Wb is a steel frame carrying SR 212 EB US20 WB over US 20/35 Eb/Wb in LaPorte County, Indiana. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 39 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 15,870 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,800 by 2027. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR 212 EB US20 WB
CrossesUS 20/35 Eb/Wb
Location00.13 W US 20
RouteState Highway 212
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.69835, -86.82811
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.7 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,870 (2017)
Projected traffic17,800 by 2027
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR 212 EB US20 WB over US 20/35 Eb/Wb built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is SR 212 EB US20 WB over US 20/35 Eb/Wb 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 212 EB US20 WB over US 20/35 Eb/Wb carry?

About 15,870 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 212 EB US20 WB over US 20/35 Eb/Wb?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns SR 212 EB US20 WB over US 20/35 Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.