US Bridges

Usr 6 over Sawmill Creek

Good

Erie County, Ohio · .48 Miles West of SR2 · Structure no. 2201739

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,237
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 6 over Sawmill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 6 over Sawmill Creek in Erie County, Ohio. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,237 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,761 by 2035. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUsr 6
CrossesSawmill Creek
Location.48 Miles West of SR2
RouteU.S. Route 6
StateOhio
Coordinates41.40671, -82.59603
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,237 (2015)
Projected traffic19,761 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 6 over Sawmill Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 6 over Sawmill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Usr 6 over Sawmill Creek carry?

About 14,237 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Usr 6 over Sawmill Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 6 over Sawmill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.