US Bridges

Usr 6 over Over Black River

Fair

Lorain County, Ohio · 0.1 Mile East of SR 57 · Structure no. 4700813

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Movable - Bascule
Steel
Length
1,053 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,477
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 6 over Over Black River is a steel movable - bascule carrying Usr 6 over Over Black River in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 86 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 5 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 14,477 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,094 by 2035. The structure is 1,053 ft (321 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesUsr 6
CrossesOver Black River
Location0.1 Mile East of SR 57
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyLorain County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.46865, -82.17777
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Bascule
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1 (+11 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length1,053 ft (321 m)
Longest span330 ft (100.6 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,477 (2015)
Projected traffic20,094 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$5.3 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Usr 6 over Over Black River built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Usr 6 over Over Black River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 6 over Over Black River carry?

About 14,477 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Usr 6 over Over Black River?

The structure is 1,053 ft (321 m) long with a longest span of 330 ft (100.6 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 6 over Over Black River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.