US Bridges

Usr 20A over Swan Creek

Fair

Fulton County, Ohio · 400 Ft. East of CR 5-2 · Structure no. 2600722

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,987
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 20A over Swan Creek is a concrete slab carrying Usr 20A over Swan Creek in Fulton County, Ohio. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 93 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 7,987 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,086 by 2035. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesUsr 20A
CrossesSwan Creek
Location400 Ft. East of CR 5-2
RouteU.S. Route 20
CountyFulton County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.5741, -83.9686
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,987 (2015)
Projected traffic11,086 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 Swan Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is Usr 20A over Swan 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 July 2024.

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

About 7,987 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Usr 20A over Swan Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 20A over Swan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.