USR 20
Carrying USR 20 over WEST BR HURON RIVER
.13 MI E OF SR 547, Huron, Ohio
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: USR 20
The USR 20 bridge in Huron, Ohio carries USR 20 over WEST BR HURON RIVER. It was built in 1936, making it 90 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1979, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 63.4 meters (208 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 11,337 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Ohio bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 45.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How USR 20 compares
Live comparison across Ohio.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1936
- Last Reconstructed
- 1979
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 63.4 m (208 ft)
- Deck Width
- 15.9 m (52 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 11,337 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 3900754
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether USR 20 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare USR 20 against other structures in Huron and across Ohio. Ohio bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for USR 20?
USR 20 in Huron, Ohio has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is USR 20 inspected?
USR 20's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 11,337 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. USR 20 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for USR 20?
USR 20 has an NBI inventory load rating of 45.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining USR 20?
USR 20 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is USR 20 and does age affect safety?
USR 20 was built in 1936, making it 90 years old and last reconstructed in 1979.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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