US Bridges

Usr 6 over Mill Creek

Fair

Erie County, Ohio · 1.62 MI E SR 2 · Structure no. 2201569

Built
1894
131 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,729
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 6 over Mill Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Usr 6 over Mill Creek in Erie County, Ohio. It was built in 1894, so it is 131 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 6,729 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,340 by 2035. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUsr 6
CrossesMill Creek
Location1.62 MI E SR 2
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyErie County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.44098, -82.73316
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,729 (2015)
Projected traffic9,340 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Usr 6 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1894, making it 131 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 6 over Mill 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 6 over Mill Creek carry?

About 6,729 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Usr 6 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 6 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.