US Bridges

Bridge 12US20.5 over Big Bear Creek

Fair

Fulton County, Ohio · 0.5 Mi. N. of US 20 · Structure no. 2633604

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
442
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge 12US20.5 over Big Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bridge 12US20.5 over Big Bear Creek in Fulton County, Ohio. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 68 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 442 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 613 by 2035. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBridge 12US20.5
CrossesBig Bear Creek
Location0.5 Mi. N. of US 20
RouteCounty Highway C1202
CountyFulton County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.67675, -84.09429
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic442 (2015)
Projected traffic613 by 2035
Trucks26%
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 12US20.5 over Big Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Bridge 12US20.5 over Big Bear 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Bridge 12US20.5 over Big Bear Creek carry?

About 442 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is Bridge 12US20.5 over Big Bear Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Bridge 12US20.5 over Big Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.