US Bridges

Bridge N20.6 over Iron Creek

Good

Fulton County, Ohio · 0.6 Mi. W. of CR 20 · Structure no. 2631644

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
76
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge N20.6 over Iron Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bridge N20.6 over Iron Creek in Fulton County, Ohio. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 76 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2035. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBridge N20.6
CrossesIron Creek
Location0.6 Mi. W. of CR 20
RouteCounty Highway C000N
StateOhio
Coordinates41.65272, -84.2586
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76 (2015)
Projected traffic105 by 2035
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Bridge N20.6 over Iron Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridge N20.6 over Iron 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Bridge N20.6 over Iron Creek carry?

About 76 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Bridge N20.6 over Iron Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Bridge N20.6 over Iron Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.