US Bridges

Usr 6 over Muddy Creek

Fair

Sandusky County, Ohio · 0.92 Mi. E. of SR 635 · Structure no. 7200153

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,842
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 6 over Muddy Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Usr 6 over Muddy Creek in Sandusky County, Ohio. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 5,842 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,109 by 2035. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesUsr 6
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location0.92 Mi. E. of SR 635
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountySandusky County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.34136, -83.25526
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,842 (2015)
Projected traffic8,109 by 2035
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 6 over Muddy Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 6 over Muddy Creek carry?

About 5,842 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Usr 6 over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 6 over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.