US Bridges

US 20 EB over I-69 Nb/Sb

Good

Steuben County, Indiana · 02.55 W SR 127 · Structure no. 076812

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
195 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,386
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 20 EB over I-69 Nb/Sb is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 20 EB over I-69 Nb/Sb in Steuben County, Indiana. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 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 6,386 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,230 by 2033. The structure is 195 ft (59.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 20 EB
CrossesI-69 Nb/Sb
Location02.55 W SR 127
RouteU.S. Route 20
CountySteuben County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.63485, -85.04804
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length195 ft (59.5 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,386 (2022)
Projected traffic10,230 by 2033
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 20 EB over I-69 Nb/Sb built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 20 EB over I-69 Nb/Sb 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 20 EB over I-69 Nb/Sb carry?

About 6,386 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is US 20 EB over I-69 Nb/Sb?

The structure is 195 ft (59.5 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 20 EB over I-69 Nb/Sb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.