US Bridges

US 6 over Rock Creek

Good

Ashtabula County, Ohio · 1.88 MI W of SR 46 · Structure no. 0400246

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
213 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 6 over Rock Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 6 over Rock Creek in Ashtabula County, Ohio. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 76 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,303 by 2035. The structure is 213 ft (64.8 m) long and 37 ft wide.

CarriesUS 6
CrossesRock Creek
Location1.88 MI W of SR 46
RouteU.S. Route 6
StateOhio
Coordinates41.60564, -80.81646
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating91.8 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length213 ft (64.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2015)
Projected traffic4,303 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is US 6 over Rock 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 Rock Creek carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 6 over Rock Creek?

The structure is 213 ft (64.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns US 6 over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.