US Bridges

US 20 over Clover Road

Poor

St. Joseph County, Indiana · 01.25 E SR 331 · Structure no. 075020

Built
1991
34 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
38,231
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 20 over Clover Road is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 20 over Clover Road in St. Joseph County, Indiana. It was built in 1991 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 38,231 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,768 by 2030. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesUS 20
CrossesClover Road
Location01.25 E SR 331
RouteU.S. Route 20
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.62407, -86.15264
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.3 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.9 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,231 (2017)
Projected traffic29,768 by 2030
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 Clover Road built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is US 20 over Clover Road in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does US 20 over Clover Road carry?

About 38,231 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 20 over Clover Road?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns US 20 over Clover Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.