US Bridges

Usr 6 over IR-90 (superior)

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · Jct. US-6 · Structure no. 1808079

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
224 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,298
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 6 over IR-90 (superior) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 6 over IR-90 (superior) in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 66 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 12,298 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,070 by 2035. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUsr 6
CrossesIR-90 (superior)
LocationJct. US-6
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.50991, -81.67208
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width95 ft (29 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,298 (2015)
Projected traffic17,070 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 6 over IR-90 (superior) built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Usr 6 over IR-90 (superior) 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 IR-90 (superior) carry?

About 12,298 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Usr 6 over IR-90 (superior)?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 6 over IR-90 (superior)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.