US Bridges

SR 19 over Usr 6

Fair

Sandusky County, Ohio · 2.76 Mi. South of Ir 80 · Structure no. 7201109

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
224 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,703
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 19 over Usr 6 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 19 over Usr 6 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 2,703 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,752 by 2035. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 19
CrossesUsr 6
Location2.76 Mi. South of Ir 80
RouteState Highway 19
CountySandusky County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.36807, -83.13469
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,703 (2015)
Projected traffic3,752 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 SR 19 over Usr 6 built?

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

What condition is SR 19 over Usr 6 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 19 over Usr 6 carry?

About 2,703 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 19 over Usr 6?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns SR 19 over Usr 6?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.