US Bridges

Usr 6 over Over N&w R/R

Good

Lorain County, Ohio · .80 MI E Erie CO Line · Structure no. 4700597

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
198 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,341
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 6 over Over N&w R/R is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Usr 6 over Over N&w R/R in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 13,341 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,517 by 2035. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUsr 6
CrossesOver N&w R/R
Location.80 MI E Erie CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 6
StateOhio
Coordinates41.42501, -82.33151
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating71.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span193 ft (58.8 m)
Deck width82 ft (25.1 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,341 (2015)
Projected traffic18,517 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 6 over Over N&w R/R built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 6 over Over N&w R/R 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 6 over Over N&w R/R carry?

About 13,341 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Usr 6 over Over N&w R/R?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 193 ft (58.8 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 6 over Over N&w R/R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.