US Bridges

Usr 20 over Mill Creek

Good

Williams County, Ohio · 0.07 Mi. West of Usr 127 · Structure no. 8601151

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,039
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 20 over Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 20 over Mill Creek in Williams County, Ohio. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 2,039 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,830 by 2035. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesUsr 20
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.07 Mi. West of Usr 127
RouteU.S. Route 20
StateOhio
Coordinates41.66605, -84.40689
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,039 (2015)
Projected traffic2,830 by 2035
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 20 over Mill 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 20 over Mill Creek carry?

About 2,039 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is Usr 20 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 20 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.