US Bridges

Usr 20 over Rattlesnake Creek

Good

Huron County, Ohio · 3.31 Miles East of SR-250 · Structure no. 3901394

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,740
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 20 over Rattlesnake Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Usr 20 over Rattlesnake Creek in Huron County, Ohio. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 5,740 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,967 by 2035. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUsr 20
CrossesRattlesnake Creek
Location3.31 Miles East of SR-250
RouteU.S. Route 20
StateOhio
Coordinates41.24927, -82.54292
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,740 (2015)
Projected traffic7,967 by 2035
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Rattlesnake Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 20 over Rattlesnake 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 Rattlesnake Creek carry?

About 5,740 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Usr 20 over Rattlesnake Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 20 over Rattlesnake Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.