US Bridges

Usr 20 over Ir 475

Good

Lucas County, Ohio · Jct. Usr 20 and Ir 475 · Structure no. 4800613

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
173 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
45,820
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 20 over Ir 475 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 20 over Ir 475 in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 45,820 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,451 by 2035. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 183 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUsr 20
CrossesIr 475
LocationJct. Usr 20 and Ir 475
RouteU.S. Route 20
StateOhio
Coordinates41.67469, -83.69437
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.5 m)
Deck width183 ft (55.9 m)
Roadway width116 ft (35.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,820 (2015)
Projected traffic47,451 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Ir 475 built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 20 over Ir 475 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 20 over Ir 475 carry?

About 45,820 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Usr 20 over Ir 475?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.5 m) and a deck 183 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 20 over Ir 475?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.