US Bridges

County Road 20 over Dutch Run

Fair

Coshocton County, Ohio · 0.1 Mile N JCT US36 · Structure no. 1632159

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
303
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 20 over Dutch Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 20 over Dutch Run in Coshocton County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 125 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 303 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 421 by 2035. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCounty Road 20
CrossesDutch Run
Location0.1 Mile N JCT US36
RouteCounty Highway C0020
StateOhio
Coordinates40.37698, -82.10135
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic303 (2015)
Projected traffic421 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 County Road 20 over Dutch Run built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is County Road 20 over Dutch Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 20 over Dutch Run carry?

About 303 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 20 over Dutch Run?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 20 over Dutch Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.