US Bridges

SR 53 over Usr 6

Good

Sandusky County, Ohio · 0.92 Mi. East of SR 19 · Structure no. 7202253

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
249 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,393
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 53 over Usr 6 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 53 over Usr 6 in Sandusky County, Ohio. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 69 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 11,393 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,813 by 2035. The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 53
CrossesUsr 6
Location0.92 Mi. East of SR 19
RouteState Highway 53
StateOhio
Coordinates41.36734, -83.11712
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length249 ft (75.9 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,393 (2015)
Projected traffic15,813 by 2035
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 53 over Usr 6 built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is SR 53 over Usr 6 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 SR 53 over Usr 6 carry?

About 11,393 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 53 over Usr 6?

The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns SR 53 over Usr 6?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.