US Bridges

Usr 20 over Over N&s RR Yards

Fair

Lorain County, Ohio · 12.56 Miles East of SR 58 · Structure no. 4702700

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
343 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
16,184
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 20 over Over N&s RR Yards is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 20 over Over N&s RR Yards in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 16,184 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,463 by 2035. The structure is 343 ft (104.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUsr 20
CrossesOver N&s RR Yards
Location12.56 Miles East of SR 58
RouteU.S. Route 20
CountyLorain County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.3742, -82.07585
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length343 ft (104.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,184 (2015)
Projected traffic22,463 by 2035
Trucks5%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$15,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Usr 20 over Over N&s RR Yards built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 20 over Over N&s RR Yards 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 20 over Over N&s RR Yards carry?

About 16,184 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Usr 20 over Over N&s RR Yards?

The structure is 343 ft (104.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 20 over Over N&s RR Yards?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.