US Bridges

Usr 20 over Deer Creek

Good

Fulton County, Ohio · 2.45 Mi. East of Usr 127 · Structure no. 2600196

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,703
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 20 over Deer Creek is a concrete slab carrying Usr 20 over Deer Creek in Fulton County, Ohio. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 2,703 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,752 by 2035. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesUsr 20
CrossesDeer Creek
Location2.45 Mi. East of Usr 127
RouteU.S. Route 20
StateOhio
Coordinates41.67388, -84.31266
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,703 (2015)
Projected traffic3,752 by 2035
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 Usr 20 over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 20 over Deer 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 Usr 20 over Deer Creek carry?

About 2,703 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is Usr 20 over Deer Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 20 over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.