US Bridges

Usr 6 over Muskellunge Creek

Good

Sandusky County, Ohio · 1.9 MI E of SR590 · Structure no. 7200218

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,190
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 6 over Muskellunge Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Usr 6 over Muskellunge 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 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 6,190 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,592 by 2035. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesUsr 6
CrossesMuskellunge Creek
Location1.9 MI E of SR590
RouteU.S. Route 6
StateOhio
Coordinates41.34216, -83.18834
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 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 traffic6,190 (2015)
Projected traffic8,592 by 2035
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Muskellunge Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 6 over Muskellunge 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 Muskellunge Creek carry?

About 6,190 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Usr 6 over Muskellunge 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 Muskellunge Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.