US Bridges

Usr 6 over Sugar Creek

Good

Erie County, Ohio · 06.1 KM E. of SR-2 · Structure no. 2202204

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,577
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 6 over Sugar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 6 over Sugar Creek in Erie County, Ohio. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 72 ft (22 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesUsr 6
CrossesSugar Creek
Location06.1 KM E. of SR-2
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyErie County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.3985, -82.42578
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 on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length72 ft (22 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.6 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 closed123.7 mi (199 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 Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 6 over Sugar 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 Sugar Creek carry?

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

How long is Usr 6 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 6 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.