US 20 over Salt Creek
FairPorter County, Indiana · 01.13 W SR 149 · Structure no. 005240
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 118 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11,285
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 20 over Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 20 over Salt Creek in Porter County, Indiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 11,285 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,893 by 2030. The structure is 118 ft (35.9 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 20 over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 20 over Salt Creek 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does US 20 over Salt Creek carry?
About 11,285 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US 20 over Salt Creek?
The structure is 118 ft (35.9 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.
Who owns US 20 over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.