US Bridges

Usr 6 over Pickerel Creek

Good

Sandusky County, Ohio · JCT CR 260 · Structure no. 7201001

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,045
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 6 over Pickerel Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Usr 6 over Pickerel Creek in Sandusky County, Ohio. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,045 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,002 by 2035. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesUsr 6
CrossesPickerel Creek
LocationJCT CR 260
RouteU.S. Route 6
StateOhio
Coordinates41.40916, -82.95449
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating64.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,045 (2015)
Projected traffic7,002 by 2035
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 Pickerel Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 6 over Pickerel 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 Pickerel Creek carry?

About 5,045 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Usr 6 over Pickerel Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 6 over Pickerel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.