US Bridges

Usr 20 over Arcola Crk 2.85 MI E 528

Fair

Lake County, Ohio · 1.75 MI E SR528 · Structure no. 4302400

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1951
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,868
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 20 over Arcola Crk 2.85 MI E 528 is a concrete tee beam carrying Usr 20 over Arcola Crk 2.85 MI E 528 in Lake County, Ohio. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1951, so it is 89 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 5 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 7,868 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,921 by 2035. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUsr 20
CrossesArcola Crk 2.85 MI E 528
Location1.75 MI E SR528
RouteU.S. Route 20
StateOhio
Coordinates41.79835, -81.01502
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,868 (2015)
Projected traffic10,921 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$770,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Usr 20 over Arcola Crk 2.85 MI E 528 built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1951.

What condition is Usr 20 over Arcola Crk 2.85 MI E 528 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 20 over Arcola Crk 2.85 MI E 528 carry?

About 7,868 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Usr 20 over Arcola Crk 2.85 MI E 528?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 20 over Arcola Crk 2.85 MI E 528?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.