US Bridges

Usr 20 over Chesterfield Ditch

Good

Fulton County, Ohio · 0.1 MI E of CR 18 · Structure no. 2600315

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,467
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 20 over Chesterfield Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Usr 20 over Chesterfield Ditch in Fulton County, Ohio. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 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 3,467 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,812 by 2035. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

CarriesUsr 20
CrossesChesterfield Ditch
Location0.1 MI E of CR 18
RouteU.S. Route 20
StateOhio
Coordinates41.66777, -84.20878
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,467 (2015)
Projected traffic4,812 by 2035
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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 Chesterfield Ditch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 20 over Chesterfield Ditch 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 Chesterfield Ditch carry?

About 3,467 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Usr 20 over Chesterfield Ditch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 20 over Chesterfield Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.