Usr 20 over Sugar Creek

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Sandusky County, Ohio · 0.68 Mi. West of SR 300 · Structure no. 7201478

Built: 1970; 55 years old
Condition: Good; inspected September 2023
Type: Slab; Concrete Continuous
Length: 125 ft; 3 main spans
Daily traffic: 5,538; 2015 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 20 over Sugar Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Usr 20 over Sugar Creek in Sandusky County, Ohio. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 5,538 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,687 by 2035. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUsr 20

CrossesSugar Creek

Location0.68 Mi. West of SR 300

RouteU.S. Route 20

CountySandusky County

StateOhio

Coordinates41.43718, -83.32997

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.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Deck	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Superstructure	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Substructure	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Channel and channel protection	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.

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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria

Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria

Operating rating50 US tons

Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab

MaterialConcrete Continuous

DeckConcrete, cast-in-place

Main spans3

Design loadH 20

Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)

Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)

Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)

Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,538 (2015)

Projected traffic7,687 by 2035

Trucks27%

Lanes on structure2

Traffic directionOne-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 20 over Sugar 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Usr 20 over Sugar Creek carry?

About 5,538 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is Usr 20 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 20 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.