US Bridges

Usr 6 over Mlk Blvd&doan Brk

Good

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · Approx 2.5 MI E E55th ST · Structure no. 1801023

Built
1907
118 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
103 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,714
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 6 over Mlk Blvd&doan Brk is a masonry arch - deck carrying Usr 6 over Mlk Blvd&doan Brk in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1907, so it is 118 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 11,714 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,259 by 2035. The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUsr 6
CrossesMlk Blvd&doan Brk
LocationApprox 2.5 MI E E55th ST
RouteU.S. Route 6
StateOhio
Coordinates41.52112, -81.62156
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length103 ft (31.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,714 (2015)
Projected traffic16,259 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Usr 6 over Mlk Blvd&doan Brk built?

It was built in 1907, making it 118 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 6 over Mlk Blvd&doan Brk 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 6 over Mlk Blvd&doan Brk carry?

About 11,714 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Usr 6 over Mlk Blvd&doan Brk?

The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 6 over Mlk Blvd&doan Brk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.