US Bridges

Usr 250 over Pipe Creek

Fair

Erie County, Ohio · 1.27 Miles South of SR 6 · Structure no. 2203308

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,418
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 250 over Pipe Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Usr 250 over Pipe Creek in Erie County, Ohio. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 6 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 19,418 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,952 by 2035. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUsr 250
CrossesPipe Creek
Location1.27 Miles South of SR 6
RouteU.S. Route 250
CountyErie County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.43121, -82.68684
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,418 (2015)
Projected traffic26,952 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 250 over Pipe Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 250 over Pipe Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 250 over Pipe Creek carry?

About 19,418 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Usr 250 over Pipe Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 250 over Pipe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.