US Bridges

Usr 6 over Usr 20/SR 19

Good

Sandusky County, Ohio · 0.64 Miles West of SR 412 · Structure no. 7200625

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
226 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,251
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 6 over Usr 20/SR 19 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 6 over Usr 20/SR 19 in Sandusky County, Ohio. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 6,251 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,676 by 2035. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUsr 6
CrossesUsr 20/SR 19
Location0.64 Miles West of SR 412
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountySandusky County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.36293, -83.08579
Functional classUrban Minor 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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,251 (2015)
Projected traffic8,676 by 2035
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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/SR 19 built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 6 over Usr 20/SR 19 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Usr 6 over Usr 20/SR 19 carry?

About 6,251 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Usr 6 over Usr 20/SR 19?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 6 over Usr 20/SR 19?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.