US Bridges

Usr 224 over Trib of Honey Creek

Fair

Huron County, Ohio · 1.13 MI W of Seneca CO · Structure no. 3903222

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,678
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 224 over Trib of Honey Creek is a concrete slab carrying Usr 224 over Trib of Honey Creek in Huron County, Ohio. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 5 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 1,678 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,329 by 2035. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesUsr 224
CrossesTrib of Honey Creek
Location1.13 MI W of Seneca CO
RouteU.S. Route 224
StateOhio
Coordinates41.04453, -82.8097
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,678 (2015)
Projected traffic2,329 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Honey Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 224 over Trib of Honey 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 March 2024.

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

About 1,678 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Usr 224 over Trib of Honey Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 224 over Trib of Honey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.