US Bridges

Blo CR 6 over Silver Creek

Fair

Seneca County, Ohio · .06 MI W of SR 19 · Structure no. 7433115

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
403
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blo CR 6 over Silver Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Blo CR 6 over Silver Creek in Seneca County, Ohio. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 62 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 6 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 403 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 559 by 2035. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesBlo CR 6
CrossesSilver Creek
Location.06 MI W of SR 19
RouteCounty Highway C0006
CountySeneca County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.02333, -83.01667
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic403 (2015)
Projected traffic559 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Blo CR 6 over Silver Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Blo CR 6 over Silver Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Blo CR 6 over Silver Creek carry?

About 403 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Blo CR 6 over Silver Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Blo CR 6 over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.