US Bridges

Usr 6 over Usr 20 EB

Good

Sandusky County, Ohio · Usr 6 over Usr 20 EB · Structure no. 7200331

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
247 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,328
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 6 over Usr 20 EB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 6 over Usr 20 EB 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 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 2,328 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,231 by 2035. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUsr 6
CrossesUsr 20 EB
LocationUsr 6 over Usr 20 EB
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountySandusky County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.36799, -83.15908
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length247 ft (75.3 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,328 (2015)
Projected traffic3,231 by 2035
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Usr 6 over Usr 20 EB 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 EB 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 Usr 20 EB carry?

About 2,328 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Usr 6 over Usr 20 EB?

The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 6 over Usr 20 EB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.