US Bridges

Usr 250 over O\ MR-481 Frntg Rd(ramp)

Good

Erie County, Ohio · .68 Miles South of SR 6 · Structure no. 2203243

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
120 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,540
1988 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 250 over O\ MR-481 Frntg Rd(ramp) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 250 over O\ MR-481 Frntg Rd(ramp) in Erie County, Ohio. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 57 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 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 19,540 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,122 by 2008. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesUsr 250
CrossesO\ MR-481 Frntg Rd(ramp)
Location.68 Miles South of SR 6
RouteU.S. Route 250
CountyErie County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.43895, -82.69392
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,540 (1988)
Projected traffic27,122 by 2008
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Usr 250 over O\ MR-481 Frntg Rd(ramp) built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Usr 250 over O\ MR-481 Frntg Rd(ramp) 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 250 over O\ MR-481 Frntg Rd(ramp) carry?

About 19,540 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Usr 250 over O\ MR-481 Frntg Rd(ramp)?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 250 over O\ MR-481 Frntg Rd(ramp)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.