US Bridges

Usr 20 & SR 18 over Over HUR-61-1675&COLE CR

Fair

Huron County, Ohio · Over SR 61 · Structure no. 3900991

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
285 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,624
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 20 & SR 18 over Over HUR-61-1675&COLE CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 20 & SR 18 over Over HUR-61-1675&COLE CR in Huron County, Ohio. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5,624 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,806 by 2035. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUsr 20 & SR 18
CrossesOver HUR-61-1675&COLE CR
LocationOver SR 61
RouteU.S. Route 20
CountyHuron County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.22568, -82.64162
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length285 ft (86.9 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,624 (2015)
Projected traffic7,806 by 2035
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 & SR 18 over Over HUR-61-1675&COLE CR built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 20 & SR 18 over Over HUR-61-1675&COLE CR 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 20 & SR 18 over Over HUR-61-1675&COLE CR carry?

About 5,624 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is Usr 20 & SR 18 over Over HUR-61-1675&COLE CR?

The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 20 & SR 18 over Over HUR-61-1675&COLE CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.