US Bridges

US 224 over Little River (n. Fork)

Good

Huntington County, Indiana · 01.56 E US 24 · Structure no. 029080

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,279
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 224 over Little River (n. Fork) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 224 over Little River (n. Fork) in Huntington County, Indiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 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 10,279 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,279 by 2043. The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 224
CrossesLittle River (n. Fork)
Location01.56 E US 24
RouteU.S. Route 224
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.87989, -85.49339
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25.1 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,279 (2023)
Projected traffic10,279 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 US 224 over Little River (n. Fork) built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 224 over Little River (n. Fork) 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 224 over Little River (n. Fork) carry?

About 10,279 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 224 over Little River (n. Fork)?

The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns US 224 over Little River (n. Fork)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.