US 20 over York Road
St. Joseph County, Indiana · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- US 20 over York Road in St. Joseph County, Indiana, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 39,107 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2021).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 107 of the 227 inventoried bridges in St. Joseph County rated fair (47.1%); 11 (4.8%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated July 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 139 ft |
| Location | 01.38 E US 31 |
| NBI structure number | 005502 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | July 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | N: not over a waterway |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Indiana department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in St. Joseph County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| SR 23 over US 20 & US 31 | 2004 | 39,562 | Good |
| US 2031 Ebwb over Abandoned RR | 1966 | 39,107 | Good |
| US 20 over Miami Highway | 1991 | 39,107 | Fair |
| US 20 over Ironwood Rd (& Ramps) | 1988 | 38,452 | Good |
| US 20 over Clover Road | 1991 | 38,231 | Poor |
| US 2031 Ebwb over Abandoned RR Farm Road | 1964 | 35,618 | Good |
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