US Bridges

Bridge 20LM.5 over Chest No 2

Fair

Fulton County, Ohio · .5MI. N. of Rd. Lm · Structure no. 2634309

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
192
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge 20LM.5 over Chest No 2 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bridge 20LM.5 over Chest No 2 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 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 192 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 266 by 2035. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 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 20LM.5
CrossesChest No 2
Location.5MI. N. of Rd. Lm
RouteCounty Highway 20
CountyFulton County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.63849, -84.24848
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic192 (2015)
Projected traffic266 by 2035
Trucks22%
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 20LM.5 over Chest No 2 built?

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

What condition is Bridge 20LM.5 over Chest No 2 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Bridge 20LM.5 over Chest No 2 carry?

About 192 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Bridge 20LM.5 over Chest No 2?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Bridge 20LM.5 over Chest No 2?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.