US Bridges

Usr 20 over SR-44 (mentor Ave)

Fair

Lake County, Ohio · 1.5 MI N SR84 · Structure no. 4302133

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
215 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,540
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 20 over SR-44 (mentor Ave) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 20 over SR-44 (mentor Ave) in Lake County, Ohio. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 13,540 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,794 by 2035. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUsr 20
CrossesSR-44 (mentor Ave)
Location1.5 MI N SR84
RouteU.S. Route 20
CountyLake County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.70776, -81.26695
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,540 (2015)
Projected traffic18,794 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 over SR-44 (mentor Ave) built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 20 over SR-44 (mentor Ave) 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 20 over SR-44 (mentor Ave) carry?

About 13,540 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Usr 20 over SR-44 (mentor Ave)?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 20 over SR-44 (mentor Ave)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.