US Bridges

US 20 over West Fork Fish Creek

Good

Steuben County, Indiana · 04.73 E SR 1 · Structure no. 005620

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,130
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 20 over West Fork Fish Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 20 over West Fork Fish Creek in Steuben County, Indiana. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 75 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,130 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,130 by 2039. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 20
CrossesWest Fork Fish Creek
Location04.73 E SR 1
RouteU.S. Route 20
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.63045, -84.82527
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length55 ft (16.9 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,130 (2019)
Projected traffic3,130 by 2039
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 20 over West Fork Fish Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is US 20 over West Fork Fish Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 20 over West Fork Fish Creek carry?

About 3,130 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is US 20 over West Fork Fish Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 20 over West Fork Fish Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.