US Bridges

Bridge 20N.5 over Bean Creek

Good

Fulton County, Ohio · 0.5 Mi. N. of CR N · Structure no. 2634325

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
181
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge 20N.5 over Bean Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bridge 20N.5 over Bean Creek in Fulton County, Ohio. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 78 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 181 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 251 by 2039. The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBridge 20N.5
CrossesBean Creek
Location0.5 Mi. N. of CR N
RouteCounty Highway 20
StateOhio
Coordinates41.65961, -84.24877
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic181 (2019)
Projected traffic251 by 2039
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 20N.5 over Bean Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Bridge 20N.5 over Bean 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Bridge 20N.5 over Bean Creek carry?

About 181 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is Bridge 20N.5 over Bean Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Bridge 20N.5 over Bean Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.