US Bridges

Usr 20 over Toussaint CR Branch

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Sandusky County, Ohio · 800 Ft E of US 23 · Structure no. 7201397

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,873
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 20 over Toussaint CR Branch is a concrete frame carrying Usr 20 over Toussaint CR Branch in Sandusky County, Ohio. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 10,873 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,092 by 2035. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesUsr 20
CrossesToussaint CR Branch
Location800 Ft E of US 23
RouteU.S. Route 20
CountySandusky County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.47068, -83.41241
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating92.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.3 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,873 (2015)
Projected traffic15,092 by 2035
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure5
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 Toussaint CR Branch built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 20 over Toussaint CR Branch 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Usr 20 over Toussaint CR Branch carry?

About 10,873 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is Usr 20 over Toussaint CR Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 20 over Toussaint CR Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.