US Bridges

N 20th ST over N&s RR

Good

Wayne County, Indiana · 0.4 Miles North of US 40 · Structure no. 8900235

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
227 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,480
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N 20th ST over N&s RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N 20th ST over N&s RR in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 50 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 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 6,480 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,629 by 2037. The structure is 227 ft (69.1 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesN 20th ST
CrossesN&s RR
Location0.4 Miles North of US 40
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWayne County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.83615, -84.87515
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length227 ft (69.1 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,480 (2017)
Projected traffic9,629 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 N 20th ST over N&s RR built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is N 20th ST over N&s RR 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does N 20th ST over N&s RR carry?

About 6,480 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N 20th ST over N&s RR?

The structure is 227 ft (69.1 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns N 20th ST over N&s RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.