US Bridges

Usr 6A over RTA78 Nsc W. of Berea RD

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 0.61 MI E Corp Line Lakwd · Structure no. 1801147

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,440
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 6A over RTA78 Nsc W. of Berea RD is a concrete tee beam carrying Usr 6A over RTA78 Nsc W. of Berea RD in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 5,440 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,551 by 2035. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUsr 6A
CrossesRTA78 Nsc W. of Berea RD
Location0.61 MI E Corp Line Lakwd
RouteU.S. Route 6
StateOhio
Coordinates41.48079, -81.75766
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,440 (2015)
Projected traffic7,551 by 2035
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Usr 6A over RTA78 Nsc W. of Berea RD built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 6A over RTA78 Nsc W. of Berea RD 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 6A over RTA78 Nsc W. of Berea RD carry?

About 5,440 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Usr 6A over RTA78 Nsc W. of Berea RD?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 6A over RTA78 Nsc W. of Berea RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.