US Bridges

Usr 20 over Trib of Vermilion River

Fair

Huron County, Ohio · 4.43 Miles East of SR 601 · Structure no. 3901416

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,054
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 20 over Trib of Vermilion River is a concrete slab carrying Usr 20 over Trib of Vermilion River 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 5,054 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,015 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUsr 20
CrossesTrib of Vermilion River
Location4.43 Miles East of SR 601
RouteU.S. Route 20
StateOhio
Coordinates41.24745, -82.45656
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,054 (2015)
Projected traffic7,015 by 2035
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Trib of Vermilion River built?

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

What condition is Usr 20 over Trib of Vermilion River 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 over Trib of Vermilion River carry?

About 5,054 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Usr 20 over Trib of Vermilion River?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 20 over Trib of Vermilion River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.