US Bridges

CR20 over Clear Fork

Good

Morrow County, Ohio · .30 Mi.N.Of Int. SR 288 · Structure no. 5934990

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
157
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR20 over Clear Fork is a steel culvert carrying CR20 over Clear Fork in Morrow County, Ohio. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 157 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 218 by 2035. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR20
CrossesClear Fork
Location.30 Mi.N.Of Int. SR 288
RouteCounty Highway C0020
CountyMorrow County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.6989, -82.71773
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating85.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic157 (2015)
Projected traffic218 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR20 over Clear Fork built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR20 over Clear Fork 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR20 over Clear Fork carry?

About 157 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR20 over Clear Fork?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns CR20 over Clear Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.