US Bridges

Usr 20 over Muddy Creek

Good

Sandusky County, Ohio · 550 Ft. E. of SR 600 · Structure no. 7201664

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,621
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 20 over Muddy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 20 over Muddy Creek in Sandusky County, Ohio. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 12,621 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,518 by 2035. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesUsr 20
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location550 Ft. E. of SR 600
RouteU.S. Route 20
StateOhio
Coordinates41.40019, -83.23982
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width85 ft (25.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,621 (2015)
Projected traffic17,518 by 2035
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 20 over Muddy 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 Muddy Creek carry?

About 12,621 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Usr 20 over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 20 over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.