US Bridges

US 6 over Pymatuning Creek

Fair

Ashtabula County, Ohio · 1.90 MI E of SR 193 · Structure no. 0400335

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,137
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 6 over Pymatuning Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 6 over Pymatuning Creek in Ashtabula County, Ohio. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2003, 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 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 3,137 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,354 by 2035. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 6
CrossesPymatuning Creek
Location1.90 MI E of SR 193
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyAshtabula County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.60698, -80.62997
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,137 (2015)
Projected traffic4,354 by 2035
Trucks10%
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 Pymatuning Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is US 6 over Pymatuning 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 US 6 over Pymatuning Creek carry?

About 3,137 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 6 over Pymatuning Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 6 over Pymatuning Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.