US Bridges

Usr 20 over Over LOR-20-1610

Good

Lorain County, Ohio · 9.28 Miles East of SR 58 · Structure no. 4703456

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
264 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25,862
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 20 over Over LOR-20-1610 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 20 over Over LOR-20-1610 in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 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 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUsr 20
CrossesOver LOR-20-1610
Location9.28 Miles East of SR 58
RouteU.S. Route 20
StateOhio
Coordinates41.33242, -82.06689
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span82 ft (25.1 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,862 (2015)
Projected traffic35,896 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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-20-1610 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Usr 20 over Over LOR-20-1610 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-20-1610 carry?

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

How long is Usr 20 over Over LOR-20-1610?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25.1 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 20 over Over LOR-20-1610?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.