US Bridges

Usr 6 over Sand.Riv NS RR CR 53

Fair

Sandusky County, Ohio · JCT U.S. 6/SAND. River · Structure no. 7200579

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
805 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
23,377
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 6 over Sand.Riv NS RR CR 53 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 6 over Sand.Riv NS RR CR 53 in Sandusky County, Ohio. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 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 23,377 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,447 by 2035. The structure is 805 ft (245.4 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUsr 6
CrossesSand.Riv NS RR CR 53
LocationJCT U.S. 6/SAND. River
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountySandusky County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.36738, -83.10848
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length805 ft (245.4 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.5 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,377 (2015)
Projected traffic32,447 by 2035
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Usr 6 over Sand.Riv NS RR CR 53 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Usr 6 over Sand.Riv NS RR CR 53 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 6 over Sand.Riv NS RR CR 53 carry?

About 23,377 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Usr 6 over Sand.Riv NS RR CR 53?

The structure is 805 ft (245.4 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 6 over Sand.Riv NS RR CR 53?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.