US Bridges

Usr 6 over Porter Creek & Park Driv

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · Approx 1000FT W Clague RD · Structure no. 1800426

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
169 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,375
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 6 over Porter Creek & Park Driv is a concrete arch - deck carrying Usr 6 over Porter Creek & Park Driv in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 88 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 5 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 13,375 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,565 by 2035. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUsr 6
CrossesPorter Creek & Park Driv
LocationApprox 1000FT W Clague RD
RouteU.S. Route 6
StateOhio
Coordinates41.48955, -81.93242
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,375 (2015)
Projected traffic18,565 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$455,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Usr 6 over Porter Creek & Park Driv built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Usr 6 over Porter Creek & Park Driv 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 6 over Porter Creek & Park Driv carry?

About 13,375 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Usr 6 over Porter Creek & Park Driv?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 6 over Porter Creek & Park Driv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.