US Bridges

Usr 6 over Martins Run

Poor

Lorain County, Ohio · 3.27 MI E of Baumhart RD · Structure no. 4707532

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,584
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 6 over Martins Run is a steel culvert carrying Usr 6 over Martins Run 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 7,584 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,527 by 2035. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUsr 6
CrossesMartins Run
Location3.27 MI E of Baumhart RD
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyLorain County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.44761, -82.22277
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,584 (2015)
Projected traffic10,527 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Martins Run built?

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

What condition is Usr 6 over Martins Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 6 over Martins Run carry?

About 7,584 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Usr 6 over Martins Run?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Usr 6 over Martins Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.