US Bridges

SR 420 over US 20

Good

Wood County, Ohio · JCT SR 420 & US 20 · Structure no. 8706476

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
151 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,944
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 420 over US 20 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 420 over US 20 in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 4,944 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,700 by 2038. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 420
CrossesUS 20
LocationJCT SR 420 & US 20
RouteState Highway 420
CountyWood County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.49153, -83.46377
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,944 (2019)
Projected traffic6,700 by 2038
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 420 over US 20 built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 420 over US 20 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 420 over US 20 carry?

About 4,944 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SR 420 over US 20?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 420 over US 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.