US Bridges

Usr 20 over Green Creek

Fair

Sandusky County, Ohio · 0.47 Mi. West of SR 19 · Structure no. 7202040

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,759
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 20 over Green Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 20 over Green Creek in Sandusky County, Ohio. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 74 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 20,759 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,813 by 2038. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesUsr 20
CrossesGreen Creek
Location0.47 Mi. West of SR 19
RouteU.S. Route 20
CountySandusky County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.33179, -83.05582
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.9 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,759 (2018)
Projected traffic28,813 by 2038
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 Green Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Usr 20 over Green 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 Green Creek carry?

About 20,759 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Usr 20 over Green Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 20 over Green Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.