US Bridges

Usr 20 over B&o RR

Fair

Lorain County, Ohio · .77 Miles East of SR 301 · Structure no. 4701143

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,701
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 20 over B&o RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 20 over B&o RR in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 11,701 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,241 by 2035. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUsr 20
CrossesB&o RR
Location.77 Miles East of SR 301
RouteU.S. Route 20
CountyLorain County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.32179, -82.10382
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,701 (2015)
Projected traffic16,241 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Usr 20 over B&o RR built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 20 over B&o 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 20 over B&o RR carry?

About 11,701 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Usr 20 over B&o RR?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 20 over B&o RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.