US Bridges

Usr 6/USR 20 over R.R. Spur

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Sandusky County, Ohio · .25 Mile West of SR 19 · Structure no. 7200366

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
225 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,427
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 6/USR 20 over R.R. Spur is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 6/USR 20 over R.R. Spur in Sandusky County, Ohio. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 68 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 7,427 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,309 by 2035. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUsr 6/USR 20
CrossesR.R. Spur
Location.25 Mile West of SR 19
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountySandusky County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.3687, -83.15398
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,427 (2015)
Projected traffic10,309 by 2035
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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/USR 20 over R.R. Spur built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Usr 6/USR 20 over R.R. Spur 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/USR 20 over R.R. Spur carry?

About 7,427 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Usr 6/USR 20 over R.R. Spur?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 6/USR 20 over R.R. Spur?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.