US Bridges

Usr 6 over Usr 25 (dixie Highway)

Good

Wood County, Ohio · 1.46 Mi. West of Ir 75 · Structure no. 8700303

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
170 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,797
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 6 over Usr 25 (dixie Highway) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 6 over Usr 25 (dixie Highway) in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 3,797 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,270 by 2035. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUsr 6
CrossesUsr 25 (dixie Highway)
Location1.46 Mi. West of Ir 75
RouteU.S. Route 6
StateOhio
Coordinates41.34885, -83.6507
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,797 (2015)
Projected traffic5,270 by 2035
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 Usr 25 (dixie Highway) built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Usr 6 over Usr 25 (dixie Highway) 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 Usr 25 (dixie Highway) carry?

About 3,797 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Usr 6 over Usr 25 (dixie Highway)?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 6 over Usr 25 (dixie Highway)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.