US Bridges

Usr 6 over Beaver Creek

Good

Wood County, Ohio · 1.36 Mi. East of Woo/Hen · Structure no. 8700044

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,688
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 6 over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 6 over Beaver Creek in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 5,688 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,895 by 2035. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesUsr 6
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location1.36 Mi. East of Woo/Hen
RouteU.S. Route 6
StateOhio
Coordinates41.37184, -83.85713
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,688 (2015)
Projected traffic7,895 by 2035
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 6 over Beaver Creek 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 Usr 6 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 5,688 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Usr 6 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 6 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.