US Bridges

US 20 over Wheeler Creek

Good

Ashtabula County, Ohio · 1.30 MI W of SR 534 · Structure no. 0401986

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,402
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 20 over Wheeler Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 20 over Wheeler Creek in Ashtabula County, Ohio. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 89 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 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 7,402 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,274 by 2035. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 20
CrossesWheeler Creek
Location1.30 MI W of SR 534
RouteU.S. Route 20
StateOhio
Coordinates41.79968, -80.9707
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.8 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,402 (2015)
Projected traffic10,274 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 20 over Wheeler Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is US 20 over Wheeler Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 20 over Wheeler Creek carry?

About 7,402 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 20 over Wheeler Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns US 20 over Wheeler Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.