US Bridges

Usr 20 over Bean Creek

Good

Fulton County, Ohio · 1.72 Mi. West of SR 108 · Structure no. 2600277

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,703
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 20 over Bean Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 20 over Bean Creek in Fulton County, Ohio. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 91 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 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesUsr 20
CrossesBean Creek
Location1.72 Mi. West of SR 108
RouteU.S. Route 20
StateOhio
Coordinates41.67799, -84.23217
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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 closed11.8 mi (19 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 Bean Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Usr 20 over Bean 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 Bean Creek carry?

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

How long is Usr 20 over Bean Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 20 over Bean Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.