Usr 20A over ST Joseph River
FairWilliams County, Ohio · 0.2 Mi. E. of Usr 20 · Structure no. 8601178
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 2021
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 185 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,603
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Usr 20A over ST Joseph River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 20A over ST Joseph River in Williams County, Ohio. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 63 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 1,603 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,225 by 2035. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Usr 20A over ST Joseph River built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.
What condition is Usr 20A over ST Joseph River 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Usr 20A over ST Joseph River carry?
About 1,603 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is Usr 20A over ST Joseph River?
The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Usr 20A over ST Joseph River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.