US Bridges

Usr 6 over Muddy Creek

Good

Sandusky County, Ohio · 1/2 MI W of CR 66 · Structure no. 7200137

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,849
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 6 over Muddy Creek is a concrete frame carrying Usr 6 over Muddy Creek in Sandusky County, Ohio. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,849 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,485 by 2038. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesUsr 6
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location1/2 MI W of CR 66
RouteU.S. Route 6
StateOhio
Coordinates41.34115, -83.30954
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,849 (2018)
Projected traffic8,485 by 2038
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 6 over Muddy 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Usr 6 over Muddy Creek carry?

About 5,849 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is Usr 6 over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 6 over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.