US Bridges

Usr 6 over Chappel Creek

Good

Erie County, Ohio · 2.92 MI E SR 2 Intersect · Structure no. 2202174

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,577
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 6 over Chappel Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Usr 6 over Chappel Creek in Erie County, Ohio. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,577 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,965 by 2035. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesUsr 6
CrossesChappel Creek
Location2.92 MI E SR 2 Intersect
RouteU.S. Route 6
StateOhio
Coordinates41.39188, -82.43993
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,577 (2015)
Projected traffic4,965 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Chappel Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 6 over Chappel 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 Chappel Creek carry?

About 3,577 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Usr 6 over Chappel Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 6 over Chappel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.