US Bridges

Usr 224 over Trib of Buck Creek

Good

Ashland County, Ohio · 1.77 MI E SR 60 · Structure no. 0304468

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,416
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 224 over Trib of Buck Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Usr 224 over Trib of Buck Creek in Ashland County, Ohio. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 3,416 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,741 by 2035. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesUsr 224
CrossesTrib of Buck Creek
Location1.77 MI E SR 60
RouteU.S. Route 224
StateOhio
Coordinates41.0296, -82.35905
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,416 (2015)
Projected traffic4,741 by 2035
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Usr 224 over Trib of Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 224 over Trib of Buck Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 224 over Trib of Buck Creek carry?

About 3,416 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is Usr 224 over Trib of Buck Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 224 over Trib of Buck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.