US Bridges

Usr 6 over Maumee River

Good

Henry County, Ohio · 0.1 Mi. East of SR 424 · Structure no. 3500578

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
932 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
6,019
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 6 over Maumee River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 6 over Maumee River in Henry County, Ohio. It was built in 1968, 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 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 6,019 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,354 by 2035. The structure is 932 ft (284.1 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesUsr 6
CrossesMaumee River
Location0.1 Mi. East of SR 424
RouteU.S. Route 6
StateOhio
Coordinates41.41079, -84.05982
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length932 ft (284.1 m)
Longest span169 ft (51.5 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.8 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,019 (2015)
Projected traffic8,354 by 2035
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure4
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 Maumee River built?

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

What condition is Usr 6 over Maumee River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 6 over Maumee River carry?

About 6,019 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Usr 6 over Maumee River?

The structure is 932 ft (284.1 m) long with a longest span of 169 ft (51.5 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 6 over Maumee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.