US Bridges

Usr 20A over Brush Creek

Fair

Fulton County, Ohio · 0.87 Mi. East of CR 20 · Structure no. 2600544

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,765
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 20A over Brush Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Usr 20A over Brush Creek in Fulton County, Ohio. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 59 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 4,765 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,614 by 2035. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesUsr 20A
CrossesBrush Creek
Location0.87 Mi. East of CR 20
RouteU.S. Route 20
StateOhio
Coordinates41.57249, -84.23223
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,765 (2015)
Projected traffic6,614 by 2035
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 20A over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Usr 20A over Brush Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 20A over Brush Creek carry?

About 4,765 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Usr 20A over Brush Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 20A over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.