US Bridges

Usr 20 over Usr 20

Fair

Sandusky County, Ohio · 0.22 MI West of USR6/SR53 · Structure no. 7201834

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
321 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,096
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 20 over Usr 20 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 20 over Usr 20 in Sandusky County, Ohio. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 67 years old, older 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 7,096 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,100 by 2038. The structure is 321 ft (97.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUsr 20
CrossesUsr 20
Location0.22 MI West of USR6/SR53
RouteU.S. Route 20
CountySandusky County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.36861, -83.16338
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length321 ft (97.8 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,096 (2018)
Projected traffic8,100 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Usr 20 over Usr 20 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Usr 20 over Usr 20 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 20 over Usr 20 carry?

About 7,096 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Usr 20 over Usr 20?

The structure is 321 ft (97.8 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 20 over Usr 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.