N 20TH ST
Carrying N 20TH ST over N&S RR
0.4 MILES NORTH OF US 40, Wayne, Indiana
Inventory: FHWA NBI 2024 · last ETL August 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
N 20TH ST in Wayne, Indiana sits above 91% of rated Indiana bridges on inventory load rating (51 t), while its 1975 build year is earlier than 43% of Wayne's recorded-year cohort (343 bridges).
N 20TH ST in Wayne, Indiana is rated Good in the FHWA's 2024 National Bridge Inventory. Built in 1975, it carries 3 rated components on the inspecting agency's 0-9 scale, and its weakest reported component scores 7. The lowest applicable rating sets the federal condition category, so this Good result describes the weakest reported component rather than the structure as a whole. No NBI category is a closure decision or a live crossing-safety verdict.
NBI record plate
Structure IN:8900235
INTERSTATE-ERA · STEEL · LONG-SPAN-RUN · SUB-LED · ARTERIAL-ADT · HEAVY-LOAD · CAT-GOOD
- INTERSTATE-ERA 1950–1979
- STEEL Steel
- LONG-SPAN-RUN 4 spans
- SUB-LED Substructure-led
- ARTERIAL-ADT Arterial ADT
- HEAVY-LOAD Heavy load
- CAT-GOOD Good
Inspection-sheet codes from this record’s year, material family, spans, controlling component, ADT, inventory load, and NBI category, not a live closure verdict.
Bridge Snapshot: N 20TH ST
The N 20TH ST bridge in Wayne, Indiana carries N 20TH ST over N&S RR. It was built in 1975, making it 51 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2017, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 4 sections, stretching 69.2 meters (227 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 6,480 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Indiana bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 9/9, superstructure at 9/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds.
How N 20TH ST compares
Age against the county: built in 1975, earlier than 147 of Wayne's 343 bridges with a recorded construction year (43%), against a county median build year of 1969. This is one of the newer structures in its county.
Live comparison across Indiana bridges with a recorded inventory load rating (19,495 rated).
N 20TH ST vs every rated Indiana bridge
Inventory load rating (metric tons), FHWA NBI, this state
51 Top 9% higher than 91% of 19,495 bridges
rated Indiana bridges, bucketed by value
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Source FHWA National Bridge Inventory · August 2026
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Reported 0–9 component ratings from the FHWA NBI. The highlighted component is the lowest reported input to this record’s current condition category; it is not a closure or live crossing-safety decision.
Wayne inventory by recorded NBI category
Exclusive Good/Fair/Poor bands across all 343 bridges in this county. Orthogonal to this structure's component profile above: a county catalog share, not a live crossing-safety verdict.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1975
- Last Reconstructed
- 2017
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 69.2 m (227 ft)
- Deck Width
- 17.8 m (58 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 6,480 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 8900235
Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (9/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 9/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether N 20TH ST 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 N 20TH ST against other structures in Wayne 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 N 20TH ST?
N 20TH ST in Wayne, Indiana has a deck rating of 9/9, superstructure rating of 9/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is N 20TH ST inspected?
N 20TH ST'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 6,480 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. N 20TH ST is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for N 20TH ST?
N 20TH ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 50.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining N 20TH ST?
N 20TH ST is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is N 20TH ST and does age affect safety?
N 20TH ST was built in 1975, making it 51 years old and last reconstructed in 2017.
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.
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