US Bridges

US 6 over Hoskins Creek

Good

Ashtabula County, Ohio · 0.70 MI W of SR 534 · Structure no. 0400068

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,812
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 6 over Hoskins Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 6 over Hoskins Creek in Ashtabula County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 125 years old, older 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 2,812 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,903 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesUS 6
CrossesHoskins Creek
Location0.70 MI W of SR 534
RouteU.S. Route 6
StateOhio
Coordinates41.6057, -80.9664
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,812 (2015)
Projected traffic3,903 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 US 6 over Hoskins Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is US 6 over Hoskins 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 6 over Hoskins Creek carry?

About 2,812 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 6 over Hoskins Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US 6 over Hoskins Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.