US Bridges

Usr 20 over Bark Creek

Fair

Sandusky County, Ohio · 0.24 Mi. East of Usr 6 · Structure no. 7201923

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,556
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 20 over Bark Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Usr 20 over Bark Creek in Sandusky County, Ohio. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 68 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 8,556 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,058 by 2038. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUsr 20
CrossesBark Creek
Location0.24 Mi. East of Usr 6
RouteU.S. Route 20
CountySandusky County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.36058, -83.08267
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,556 (2018)
Projected traffic11,058 by 2038
Trucks13%
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 Bark Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Usr 20 over Bark Creek 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 Bark Creek carry?

About 8,556 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Usr 20 over Bark Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 20 over Bark Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.