US Bridges

Beech Road over US 20

Good

St. Joseph County, Indiana · 05.10 E SR 331 · Structure no. 075070

Built
1990
35 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
211 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,578
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beech Road over US 20 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Beech Road over US 20 in St. Joseph County, Indiana. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 2021, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,578 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,578 by 2029. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesBeech Road
CrossesUS 20
Location05.10 E SR 331
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Joseph County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.61658, -86.07993
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length211 ft (64.3 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.6 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,578 (2022)
Projected traffic1,578 by 2029
Trucks10%
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 Beech Road over US 20 built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

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

About 1,578 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Beech Road over US 20?

The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Beech Road over US 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.