US Bridges

Usr 20 over East Branch Black River

Good

Lorain County, Ohio · 9.00 Miles East of SR 58 · Structure no. 4701321

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
213 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,862
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 20 over East Branch Black River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 20 over East Branch Black River 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 25,862 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,896 by 2035. The structure is 213 ft (64.8 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUsr 20
CrossesEast Branch Black River
Location9.00 Miles East of SR 58
RouteU.S. Route 20
StateOhio
Coordinates41.33053, -82.07147
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length213 ft (64.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.3 m)
Roadway width109 ft (33.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,862 (2015)
Projected traffic35,896 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Usr 20 over East Branch Black River built?

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

What condition is Usr 20 over East Branch Black River 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 East Branch Black River carry?

About 25,862 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Usr 20 over East Branch Black River?

The structure is 213 ft (64.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 20 over East Branch Black River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.