US Bridges

Usr 6 over Green Creek

Good

Sandusky County, Ohio · 1.07 Mi. North of IR80 · Structure no. 7200781

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,453
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 6 over Green Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Usr 6 over Green Creek in Sandusky County, Ohio. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 4,453 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,181 by 2035. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesUsr 6
CrossesGreen Creek
Location1.07 Mi. North of IR80
RouteU.S. Route 6
StateOhio
Coordinates41.39344, -83.02609
Functional classRural 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,453 (2015)
Projected traffic6,181 by 2035
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 Green Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 6 over Green 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 Green Creek carry?

About 4,453 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Usr 6 over Green Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 6 over Green Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.