Usr 224 over E.Branch Portage River
GoodHancock County, Ohio · US-224 · Structure no. 3204200
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 67 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,565
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Usr 224 over E.Branch Portage River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Usr 224 over E.Branch Portage River in Hancock County, Ohio. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 5,565 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,724 by 2035. The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 E.Branch Portage River built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Usr 224 over E.Branch Portage River 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Usr 224 over E.Branch Portage River carry?
About 5,565 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Usr 224 over E.Branch Portage River?
The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Usr 224 over E.Branch Portage River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.