US Bridges

TR 224 Swaney RD over Little Riley Creek

Fair

Allen County, Ohio · Approach Fill to I-75 · Structure no. 0202819

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
155 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
332
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 224 Swaney RD over Little Riley Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 224 Swaney RD over Little Riley Creek 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 332 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 461 by 2035. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 224 Swaney RD
CrossesLittle Riley Creek
LocationApproach Fill to I-75
RouteCounty Highway T0224
CountyAllen County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.84879, -83.95543
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic332 (2015)
Projected traffic461 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 224 Swaney RD over Little Riley Creek built?

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

What condition is TR 224 Swaney RD over Little Riley Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does TR 224 Swaney RD over Little Riley Creek carry?

About 332 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is TR 224 Swaney RD over Little Riley Creek?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns TR 224 Swaney RD over Little Riley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.