US Bridges

Usr 20 over Over LOR-205-0415 Ch

Good

Lorain County, Ohio · 8.74 Miles East of SR 58 · Structure no. 4701267

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
176 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20,320
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 20 over Over LOR-205-0415 Ch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Usr 20 over Over LOR-205-0415 Ch in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 67 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20,320 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,204 by 2035. The structure is 176 ft (53.7 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUsr 20
CrossesOver LOR-205-0415 Ch
Location8.74 Miles East of SR 58
RouteU.S. Route 20
StateOhio
Coordinates41.32897, -82.07594
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length176 ft (53.7 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,320 (2015)
Projected traffic28,204 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 Over LOR-205-0415 Ch built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Usr 20 over Over LOR-205-0415 Ch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Usr 20 over Over LOR-205-0415 Ch carry?

About 20,320 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Usr 20 over Over LOR-205-0415 Ch?

The structure is 176 ft (53.7 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 20 over Over LOR-205-0415 Ch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.