US Bridges

Usr 20 over East Fork Vermilion Rive

Good

Lorain County, Ohio · .12 Miles East of SR 511 · Structure no. 4701852

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,710
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 20 over East Fork Vermilion Rive is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Usr 20 over East Fork Vermilion Rive in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 7,710 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,701 by 2035. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUsr 20
CrossesEast Fork Vermilion Rive
Location.12 Miles East of SR 511
RouteU.S. Route 20
StateOhio
Coordinates41.25845, -82.30072
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,710 (2015)
Projected traffic10,701 by 2035
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
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 Fork Vermilion Rive built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 20 over East Fork Vermilion Rive 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 20 over East Fork Vermilion Rive carry?

About 7,710 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Usr 20 over East Fork Vermilion Rive?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 20 over East Fork Vermilion Rive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.