US Bridges

US 20 EB over East Br Trail Creek

Good

LaPorte County, Indiana · 00.72 E SR 212 · Structure no. 076834

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,261
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 20 EB over East Br Trail Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 20 EB over East Br Trail Creek in LaPorte County, Indiana. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 16,261 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,275 by 2025. The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 20 EB
CrossesEast Br Trail Creek
Location00.72 E SR 212
RouteU.S. Route 20
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.69501, -86.81519
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,261 (2021)
Projected traffic16,275 by 2025
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 20 EB over East Br Trail Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 20 EB over East Br 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 EB over East Br Trail Creek carry?

About 16,261 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 20 EB over East Br Trail Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns US 20 EB over East Br Trail Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.