Usr 20 over Portage River
GoodSandusky County, Ohio · JCT SR 105 & US 20 · Structure no. 7201427
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 242 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,075
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Usr 20 over Portage River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 20 over Portage River 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 11,075 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,372 by 2035. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Usr 20 over Portage River built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is Usr 20 over Portage River 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 Portage River carry?
About 11,075 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is Usr 20 over Portage River?
The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.
Who owns Usr 20 over Portage River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.