US Bridges

US 20 over East Fork Fish Creek

Fair

Steuben County, Indiana · 00.07 W I-90 · Structure no. 005630

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,158
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 20 over East Fork Fish Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 20 over East 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 3,158 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,130 by 2040. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 20
CrossesEast Fork Fish Creek
Location00.07 W I-90
RouteU.S. Route 20
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.63056, -84.81979
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,158 (2020)
Projected traffic3,130 by 2040
Trucks32%
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 East 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 East Fork Fish Creek 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 October 2023.

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

About 3,158 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is US 20 over East Fork Fish Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 20 over East Fork Fish Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.