US Bridges

Usr 224 over Marsh Run

Fair

Huron County, Ohio · 1.72 Miles West of SR 99 · Structure no. 3903257

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,030
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 224 over Marsh Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying Usr 224 over Marsh Run in Huron County, Ohio. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 6 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 9,030 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,534 by 2035. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUsr 224
CrossesMarsh Run
Location1.72 Miles West of SR 99
RouteU.S. Route 224
StateOhio
Coordinates41.03182, -82.69299
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,030 (2015)
Projected traffic12,534 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Marsh Run built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 224 over Marsh Run 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 Marsh Run carry?

About 9,030 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Usr 224 over Marsh Run?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 224 over Marsh Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.