US Bridges

US 20 over Over Norfolk Southern RR

Good

Ashtabula County, Ohio · 3.84 MI E of SR 7 · Structure no. 0402265

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
325 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,798
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 20 over Over Norfolk Southern RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 20 over Over Norfolk Southern RR in Ashtabula County, Ohio. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,798 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,436 by 2035. The structure is 325 ft (99.2 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 20
CrossesOver Norfolk Southern RR
Location3.84 MI E of SR 7
RouteU.S. Route 20
StateOhio
Coordinates41.92484, -80.62697
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length325 ft (99.2 m)
Longest span321 ft (97.8 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,798 (2015)
Projected traffic9,436 by 2035
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 20 over Over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

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 6,798 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 20 over Over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 325 ft (99.2 m) long with a longest span of 321 ft (97.8 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns US 20 over Over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.