US Bridges

USR20 over Ridgeway Ditch

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Lorain County, Ohio · .5 MI E of IR-80 Tpk · Structure no. 4702221

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,220
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

USR20 over Ridgeway Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying USR20 over Ridgeway Ditch in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,220 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,961 by 2039. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesUSR20
CrossesRidgeway Ditch
Location.5 MI E of IR-80 Tpk
RouteU.S. Route 20
CountyLorain County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.38341, -82.05695
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length93 ft (28.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,220 (2019)
Projected traffic16,961 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 USR20 over Ridgeway Ditch built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is USR20 over Ridgeway Ditch 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does USR20 over Ridgeway Ditch carry?

About 12,220 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is USR20 over Ridgeway Ditch?

The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns USR20 over Ridgeway Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.