US Bridges

Usr 224 over S W Br of Vermilion Rive

Good

Huron County, Ohio · 7.15 Miles East of SR 61 · Structure no. 3903346

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,179
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 224 over S W Br of Vermilion Rive is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Usr 224 over S W Br of Vermilion Rive in Huron County, Ohio. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 7 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 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUsr 224
CrossesS W Br of Vermilion Rive
Location7.15 Miles East of SR 61
RouteU.S. Route 224
StateOhio
Coordinates41.03018, -82.54456
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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 S W Br of Vermilion Rive built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 224 over S W Br of Vermilion Rive 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 S W Br of Vermilion Rive carry?

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

How long is Usr 224 over S W Br of Vermilion Rive?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 224 over S W Br of Vermilion Rive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.