US Bridges

Usr 6 over Lick Creek

Fair

Williams County, Ohio · 0.82 Mi. West of Usr 127 · Structure no. 8600546

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,510
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 6 over Lick Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 6 over Lick Creek in Williams County, Ohio. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 4,510 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,260 by 2035. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesUsr 6
CrossesLick Creek
Location0.82 Mi. West of Usr 127
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyWilliams County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.44153, -84.56641
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,510 (2015)
Projected traffic6,260 by 2035
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Usr 6 over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 6 over Lick 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 6 over Lick Creek carry?

About 4,510 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Usr 6 over Lick Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 6 over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.