US Bridges

CR 20 over Usr 20 & SR 19

Good

Sandusky County, Ohio · 0.86 Mi. West of SR 19 · Structure no. 7202016

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
199 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,359
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 20 over Usr 20 & SR 19 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 20 over Usr 20 & SR 19 in Sandusky County, Ohio. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2008, 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 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 3,359 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,436 by 2035. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 20
CrossesUsr 20 & SR 19
Location0.86 Mi. West of SR 19
RouteCounty Highway 72023
CountySandusky County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.33467, -83.06231
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length199 ft (60.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,359 (2015)
Projected traffic10,436 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 CR 20 over Usr 20 & SR 19 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is CR 20 over Usr 20 & SR 19 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 20 over Usr 20 & SR 19 carry?

About 3,359 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 20 over Usr 20 & SR 19?

The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns CR 20 over Usr 20 & SR 19?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.