US Bridges

US 20 over AMTRAK Chandler Road

Good

Porter County, Indiana · 00.88 E SR 520 · Structure no. 005270

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
406 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
8,149
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 20 over AMTRAK Chandler Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 20 over AMTRAK Chandler Road in Porter County, Indiana. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 54 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,149 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,500 by 2034. The structure is 406 ft (123.7 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 20
CrossesAMTRAK Chandler Road
Location00.88 E SR 520
RouteU.S. Route 20
CountyPorter County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.68163, -86.94444
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length406 ft (123.7 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.8 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,149 (2021)
Projected traffic22,500 by 2034
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 US 20 over AMTRAK Chandler Road built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is US 20 over AMTRAK Chandler Road 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 AMTRAK Chandler Road carry?

About 8,149 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 20 over AMTRAK Chandler Road?

The structure is 406 ft (123.7 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns US 20 over AMTRAK Chandler Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.