US Bridges

Usr 6A over Rocky River

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 400FT. E. USR20 · Structure no. 1801074

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
640 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,856
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 6A over Rocky River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Usr 6A over Rocky River in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 15,856 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,008 by 2035. The structure is 640 ft (195.1 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUsr 6A
CrossesRocky River
Location400FT. E. USR20
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.48247, -81.83252
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length640 ft (195.1 m)
Longest span265 ft (80.8 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,856 (2015)
Projected traffic22,008 by 2035
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Usr 6A over Rocky River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 6A over Rocky River 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 6A over Rocky River carry?

About 15,856 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Usr 6A over Rocky River?

The structure is 640 ft (195.1 m) long with a longest span of 265 ft (80.8 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 6A over Rocky River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.