US Bridges

Usr 20 & SR 18 over Over W&e RR

Fair

Huron County, Ohio · 1.70 MI E of US 250 · Structure no. 3901238

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,291
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 20 & SR 18 over Over W&e RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 20 & SR 18 over Over W&e RR 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 2,291 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,180 by 2035. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 42 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 W&e RR
Location1.70 MI E of US 250
RouteU.S. Route 20
CountyHuron County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.23486, -82.57333
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.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,291 (2015)
Projected traffic3,180 by 2035
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Usr 20 & SR 18 over Over W&e RR built?

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

What condition is Usr 20 & SR 18 over Over W&e RR 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 W&e RR carry?

About 2,291 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is Usr 20 & SR 18 over Over W&e RR?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 20 & SR 18 over Over W&e RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.