US Bridges

Usr 20 over Megginson Creek

Good

Huron County, Ohio · 1.85 MI E of SR 4 · Structure no. 3900576

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,842
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 20 over Megginson Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Usr 20 over Megginson Creek in Huron County, Ohio. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 76 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 2,842 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,945 by 2035. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUsr 20
CrossesMegginson Creek
Location1.85 MI E of SR 4
RouteU.S. Route 20
CountyHuron County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.25889, -82.76063
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,842 (2015)
Projected traffic3,945 by 2035
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 20 over Megginson Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Usr 20 over Megginson 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Usr 20 over Megginson Creek carry?

About 2,842 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is Usr 20 over Megginson Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 20 over Megginson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.