US Bridges

Usr 20A over Beaver Creek

Fair

Williams County, Ohio · 0.80 Mi. E. of CR 17 · Structure no. 8601275

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,127
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 20A over Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Usr 20A over Beaver Creek in Williams County, Ohio. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 3,127 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,340 by 2035. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesUsr 20A
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location0.80 Mi. E. of CR 17
RouteU.S. Route 20
CountyWilliams County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.58654, -84.48156
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,127 (2015)
Projected traffic4,340 by 2035
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Usr 20A over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 20A over Beaver 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 20A over Beaver Creek carry?

About 3,127 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Usr 20A over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 20A over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.