Usr 224 over Vermillion River
PoorAshland County, Ohio · 0.15 Miles E. of USR-250 · Structure no. 0304425
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 126 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,222
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Usr 224 over Vermillion River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Usr 224 over Vermillion River in Ashland County, Ohio. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 3,222 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,472 by 2035. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Usr 224 over Vermillion River built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Usr 224 over Vermillion River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Usr 224 over Vermillion River carry?
About 3,222 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.
How long is Usr 224 over Vermillion River?
The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Usr 224 over Vermillion River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.