US Bridges

Usr 6 over Slippery Elm Bike Trail

Good

Wood County, Ohio · 0.96 Mi. West of IR75 · Structure no. 8700214

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,659
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 6 over Slippery Elm Bike Trail is a concrete continuous slab carrying Usr 6 over Slippery Elm Bike Trail in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 2,659 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,691 by 2035. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUsr 6
CrossesSlippery Elm Bike Trail
Location0.96 Mi. West of IR75
RouteU.S. Route 6
StateOhio
Coordinates41.34925, -83.66021
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,659 (2015)
Projected traffic3,691 by 2035
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Usr 6 over Slippery Elm Bike Trail built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 6 over Slippery Elm Bike Trail 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 Slippery Elm Bike Trail carry?

About 2,659 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is Usr 6 over Slippery Elm Bike Trail?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 6 over Slippery Elm Bike Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.