US Bridges

Usr 20 over Swan Creek

Good

Lucas County, Ohio · 0.40 Mi. S. of SR 2 · Structure no. 4800796

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,922
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 20 over Swan Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Usr 20 over Swan Creek in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 24,922 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,656 by 2039. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesUsr 20
CrossesSwan Creek
Location0.40 Mi. S. of SR 2
RouteU.S. Route 20
StateOhio
Coordinates41.61135, -83.66452
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width72 ft (22 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,922 (2019)
Projected traffic37,656 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Usr 20 over Swan Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 20 over Swan Creek 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 Swan Creek carry?

About 24,922 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Usr 20 over Swan Creek?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 20 over Swan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.