US Bridges

Usr 6 over Darby Creek

Good

Erie County, Ohio · 5.48 MI W SR 2 · Structure no. 2202212

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,577
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 6 over Darby Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Usr 6 over Darby Creek in Erie County, Ohio. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 3,577 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,965 by 2035. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesUsr 6
CrossesDarby Creek
Location5.48 MI W SR 2
RouteU.S. Route 6
StateOhio
Coordinates41.41162, -82.39847
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 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 Darby Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 6 over Darby 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 Darby Creek carry?

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

How long is Usr 6 over Darby Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 6 over Darby Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.