US Bridges

Usr 6 over Huron River

Fair

Erie County, Ohio · .65 MI W Berlin RD · Structure no. 2201984

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,025 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,318
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 6 over Huron River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 6 over Huron River in Erie County, Ohio. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 5 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 12,318 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,097 by 2035. The structure is 1,025 ft (312.4 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesUsr 6
CrossesHuron River
Location.65 MI W Berlin RD
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyErie County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.39002, -82.55523
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+20 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length1,025 ft (312.4 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,318 (2015)
Projected traffic17,097 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$200,000
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Usr 6 over Huron River built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 6 over Huron River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 6 over Huron River carry?

About 12,318 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Usr 6 over Huron River?

The structure is 1,025 ft (312.4 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 6 over Huron River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.