Usr 20 over Prairie Ditch
GoodLucas County, Ohio · 0.1 MI West Mitchaw Rd. · Structure no. 4800559
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 71 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,299
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Usr 20 over Prairie Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Usr 20 over Prairie Ditch in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 8,299 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,381 by 2039. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Usr 20 over Prairie Ditch built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Usr 20 over Prairie 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Usr 20 over Prairie Ditch carry?
About 8,299 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Usr 20 over Prairie Ditch?
The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Usr 20 over Prairie Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.