US Bridges

County Road 20 over Stream

Fair

Noble County, Ohio · .19 Mi. E. of Jct. TR.44 · Structure no. 6131727

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
684
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 20 over Stream is a steel truss - thru carrying County Road 20 over Stream in Noble County, Ohio. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 684 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 949 by 2035. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 20
CrossesStream
Location.19 Mi. E. of Jct. TR.44
RouteCounty Highway C0020
CountyNoble County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.78522, -81.56801
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic684 (2015)
Projected traffic949 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 County Road 20 over Stream built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 20 over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 20 over Stream carry?

About 684 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 20 over Stream?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 20 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.