US 20 over Cowles Creek
GoodAshtabula County, Ohio · 0.32 MI E of SR 534 · Structure no. 0402087
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 50 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,880
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 20 over Cowles Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 20 over Cowles Creek in Ashtabula County, Ohio. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 7,880 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,937 by 2035. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 20 over Cowles Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 20 over Cowles 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 Cowles Creek carry?
About 7,880 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 20 over Cowles Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns US 20 over Cowles Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.