US Bridges

Usr 6 over Beaver Creek

Good

Lorain County, Ohio · 1.76 MI E of Baumhart RD · Structure no. 4700724

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,249
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 6 over Beaver Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 6 over Beaver Creek in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 7,249 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,062 by 2035. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUsr 6
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location1.76 MI E of Baumhart RD
RouteU.S. Route 6
StateOhio
Coordinates41.43596, -82.24844
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width72 ft (22 m)
Roadway width72 ft (22 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,249 (2015)
Projected traffic10,062 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$812,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Usr 6 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 6 over Beaver Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Usr 6 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 7,249 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Usr 6 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 6 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.