US Bridges

Usr 20 over Nsc RR

Fair

Lake County, Ohio · 0.5MI W. of JCT SR535 · Structure no. 4302303

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,724
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 20 over Nsc RR is a concrete arch - deck carrying Usr 20 over Nsc RR in Lake County, Ohio. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 6,724 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,333 by 2035. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUsr 20
CrossesNsc RR
Location0.5MI W. of JCT SR535
RouteU.S. Route 20
CountyLake County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.74338, -81.21766
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,724 (2015)
Projected traffic9,333 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Nsc RR built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 20 over Nsc 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 20 over Nsc RR carry?

About 6,724 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Usr 20 over Nsc RR?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 20 over Nsc RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.