US Bridges

US 224 over Ir 75

Good

Hancock County, Ohio · .5 MI N of Blanchard Riv. · Structure no. 3203972

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
191 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,771
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 224 over Ir 75 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 224 over Ir 75 in Hancock County, Ohio. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15,771 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,890 by 2035. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 224
CrossesIr 75
Location.5 MI N of Blanchard Riv.
RouteU.S. Route 224
StateOhio
Coordinates41.05862, -83.66881
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior 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 rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length191 ft (58.2 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.4 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,771 (2015)
Projected traffic21,890 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 224 over Ir 75 built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 224 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does US 224 over Ir 75 carry?

About 15,771 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 224 over Ir 75?

The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns US 224 over Ir 75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.