US Bridges

TR 224 Swaney RD over Ir 75

Good

Allen County, Ohio · 2.75 Mi. North of Usr 30 · Structure no. 0202797

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
312 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
343
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 224 Swaney RD over Ir 75 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 224 Swaney RD over Ir 75 in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 343 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 476 by 2035. The structure is 312 ft (95.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTR 224 Swaney RD
CrossesIr 75
Location2.75 Mi. North of Usr 30
RouteCounty Highway T0224
StateOhio
Coordinates40.84616, -83.95334
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length312 ft (95.2 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic343 (2015)
Projected traffic476 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 TR 224 Swaney RD over Ir 75 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 224 Swaney RD over Ir 75 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does TR 224 Swaney RD over Ir 75 carry?

About 343 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is TR 224 Swaney RD over Ir 75?

The structure is 312 ft (95.2 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns TR 224 Swaney RD over Ir 75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.