US Bridges

Usr 6 over Euclid Creek

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · Approx 500FT E Dille RD · Structure no. 1801082

Built
1902
123 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,823
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 6 over Euclid Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Usr 6 over Euclid Creek in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1902, so it is 123 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 22,823 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,678 by 2035. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUsr 6
CrossesEuclid Creek
LocationApprox 500FT E Dille RD
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.56828, -81.53595
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length48 ft (14.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.4 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,823 (2015)
Projected traffic31,678 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Usr 6 over Euclid Creek built?

It was built in 1902, making it 123 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 6 over Euclid 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 6 over Euclid Creek carry?

About 22,823 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Usr 6 over Euclid Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 6 over Euclid Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.