US Bridges

US 20 over Over Norfolk Southern RR

Good

Ashtabula County, Ohio · 4.00 MI E of SR 45 · Structure no. 0402168

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
228 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,153
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 20 over Over Norfolk Southern RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 20 over Over Norfolk Southern RR in Ashtabula County, Ohio. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 60 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 12,153 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,868 by 2035. The structure is 228 ft (69.6 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 20
CrossesOver Norfolk Southern RR
Location4.00 MI E of SR 45
RouteU.S. Route 20
StateOhio
Coordinates41.86658, -80.79025
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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length228 ft (69.6 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.5 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,153 (2015)
Projected traffic16,868 by 2035
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 20 over Over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is US 20 over Over Norfolk Southern RR 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 Over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 12,153 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is US 20 over Over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 228 ft (69.6 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns US 20 over Over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.