US Bridges

Usr 6 over Usr 20

Fair

Sandusky County, Ohio · Int. Usr 20 and Usr 6 · Structure no. 7200307

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
174 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,582
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 6 over Usr 20 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 6 over Usr 20 in Sandusky County, Ohio. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 67 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 6 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 5,582 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,748 by 2035. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesUsr 6
CrossesUsr 20
LocationInt. Usr 20 and Usr 6
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountySandusky County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.36653, -83.1603
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,582 (2015)
Projected traffic7,748 by 2035
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Usr 6 over Usr 20 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Usr 6 over Usr 20 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 Usr 20 carry?

About 5,582 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Usr 6 over Usr 20?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 6 over Usr 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.