US Bridges

Usr 6 over Tributary of Lake Erie

Good

Erie County, Ohio · .57 MI W SR 13 · Structure no. 2201917

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,722
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 6 over Tributary of Lake Erie is a concrete culvert carrying Usr 6 over Tributary of Lake Erie in Erie County, Ohio. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 7,722 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,718 by 2035. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesUsr 6
CrossesTributary of Lake Erie
Location.57 MI W SR 13
RouteU.S. Route 6
StateOhio
Coordinates41.39397, -82.56237
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,722 (2015)
Projected traffic10,718 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Usr 6 over Tributary of Lake Erie built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 6 over Tributary of Lake Erie 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 Tributary of Lake Erie carry?

About 7,722 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Usr 6 over Tributary of Lake Erie?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Usr 6 over Tributary of Lake Erie?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.