US Bridges

Fellows ST over US 20

Good

St. Joseph County, Indiana · 0.26 E US 31 · Structure no. 079888

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
351 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,785
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fellows ST over US 20 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fellows ST over US 20 in St. Joseph County, Indiana. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 3,785 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,700 by 2035. The structure is 351 ft (106.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFellows ST
CrossesUS 20
Location0.26 E US 31
RouteCity Street 0
CountySt. Joseph County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.62413, -86.24638
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length351 ft (106.9 m)
Longest span171 ft (52.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,785 (2021)
Projected traffic5,700 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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 Fellows ST over US 20 built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fellows ST 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 Fellows ST over US 20 carry?

About 3,785 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fellows ST over US 20?

The structure is 351 ft (106.9 m) long with a longest span of 171 ft (52.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Fellows ST over US 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.