US Bridges

Sen CR 6 over Sandusky River SE

Good

Seneca County, Ohio · .04 MI E of TR131 · Structure no. 7448759

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
300 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
551
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sen CR 6 over Sandusky River SE is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sen CR 6 over Sandusky River SE in Seneca County, Ohio. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 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 551 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 765 by 2035. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSen CR 6
CrossesSandusky River SE
Location.04 MI E of TR131
RouteCounty Highway C0006
CountySeneca County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.03, -83.21667
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100.8 US tons
Inventory rating60.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic551 (2015)
Projected traffic765 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Sen CR 6 over Sandusky River SE built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sen CR 6 over Sandusky River SE 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Sen CR 6 over Sandusky River SE carry?

About 551 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sen CR 6 over Sandusky River SE?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Sen CR 6 over Sandusky River SE?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.