FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

US 20 EB RAMP

Carrying US 20 EB RAMP over CR 17 SBL

03.10 E US-33, Elkhart, Indiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

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Bridge Snapshot: US 20 EB RAMP

The US 20 EB RAMP bridge in Elkhart, Indiana carries US 20 EB RAMP over CR 17 SBL. It was built in 1992, making it 34 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous. Daily traffic averages 12,267 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Indiana bridges.

The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How US 20 EB RAMP compares

272
Bridges in Elkhart · 17 in Poor condition

Live comparison across Indiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
97.8 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
12.8
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Overall Condition
Unrated

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1992
Material
Steel Continuous
Avg Daily Traffic
12,267 vehicles/day
Structure Number
075320

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether US 20 EB RAMP is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare US 20 EB RAMP against other structures in Elkhart and across Indiana. Indiana bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for US 20 EB RAMP?

US 20 EB RAMP in Elkhart, Indiana on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is US 20 EB RAMP inspected?

US 20 EB RAMP's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 12,267 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. US 20 EB RAMP is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for US 20 EB RAMP?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for US 20 EB RAMP.

Who is responsible for maintaining US 20 EB RAMP?

Ownership is not specified for US 20 EB RAMP in the NBI.

How old is US 20 EB RAMP and does age affect safety?

US 20 EB RAMP was built in 1992, making it 34 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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