US Bridges

Dogwood Road over US 20 Eb/Wb

Fair

St. Joseph County, Indiana · 02.98 E SR 331 · Structure no. 075060

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
222 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
760
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dogwood Road over US 20 Eb/Wb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dogwood Road over US 20 Eb/Wb in St. Joseph County, Indiana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 5 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 760 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,086 by 2030. The structure is 222 ft (67.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesDogwood Road
CrossesUS 20 Eb/Wb
Location02.98 E SR 331
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Joseph County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.62439, -86.11929
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length222 ft (67.6 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic760 (2021)
Projected traffic2,086 by 2030
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 Dogwood Road over US 20 Eb/Wb built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dogwood Road over US 20 Eb/Wb 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 Dogwood Road over US 20 Eb/Wb carry?

About 760 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Dogwood Road over US 20 Eb/Wb?

The structure is 222 ft (67.6 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Dogwood Road over US 20 Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.