US Bridges

Usr 6 over Bark Creek

Good

Sandusky County, Ohio · 3/4 Mi. N. of US 20 · Structure no. 7200676

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,251
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 6 over Bark Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Usr 6 over Bark Creek in Sandusky County, Ohio. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesUsr 6
CrossesBark Creek
Location3/4 Mi. N. of US 20
RouteU.S. Route 6
StateOhio
Coordinates41.36877, -83.07543
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 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
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Usr 6 over Bark Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 6 over Bark Creek 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 Bark Creek carry?

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

How long is Usr 6 over Bark Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 6 over Bark Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.