US Bridges

Usr 224 over West Br Huron River

Good

Huron County, Ohio · 0.19 East of SR61 · Structure no. 3903281

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,179
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 224 over West Br Huron River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 224 over West Br Huron River in Huron County, Ohio. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 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 3,179 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,412 by 2035. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUsr 224
CrossesWest Br Huron River
Location0.19 East of SR61
RouteU.S. Route 224
StateOhio
Coordinates41.03168, -82.67753
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,179 (2015)
Projected traffic4,412 by 2035
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 West Br Huron River built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 224 over West Br Huron 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 2023.

How much traffic does Usr 224 over West Br Huron River carry?

About 3,179 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Usr 224 over West Br Huron River?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 224 over West Br Huron River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.