US Bridges

Usr 250 over Sulphur Brook

Fair

Erie County, Ohio · 1.38 Miles South of SR 6 · Structure no. 2203332

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,418
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 250 over Sulphur Brook is a concrete slab carrying Usr 250 over Sulphur Brook 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 23 ft (7.1 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
CrossesSulphur Brook
Location1.38 Miles South of SR 6
RouteU.S. Route 250
CountyErie County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.42969, -82.68539
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 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 Sulphur Brook built?

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

What condition is Usr 250 over Sulphur Brook 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 Sulphur Brook carry?

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

How long is Usr 250 over Sulphur Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 250 over Sulphur Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.