US Bridges

US 20 over York Road

Fair

St. Joseph County, Indiana · 01.38 E US 31 · Structure no. 005502

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
39,107
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 20 over York Road is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 20 over York Road in St. Joseph County, Indiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 39,107 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,980 by 2029. The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 20
CrossesYork Road
Location01.38 E US 31
RouteU.S. Route 20
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.62636, -86.22503
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.6 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.6 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.7 m)
Roadway width91 ft (27.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,107 (2021)
Projected traffic31,980 by 2029
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 over York Road built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 20 over York Road 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 York Road carry?

About 39,107 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 20 over York Road?

The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.6 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns US 20 over York Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.