US Bridges

Usr 224 over Trib SW Br Vermilion Rv

Good

Huron County, Ohio · 8.71 Miles West of SR 61 · Structure no. 3903397

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,066
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 224 over Trib SW Br Vermilion Rv is a concrete slab carrying Usr 224 over Trib SW Br Vermilion Rv in Huron County, Ohio. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 69 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 4,066 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,644 by 2035. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUsr 224
CrossesTrib SW Br Vermilion Rv
Location8.71 Miles West of SR 61
RouteU.S. Route 224
StateOhio
Coordinates41.02985, -82.51476
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,066 (2015)
Projected traffic5,644 by 2035
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Trib SW Br Vermilion Rv built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Usr 224 over Trib SW Br Vermilion Rv 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 Trib SW Br Vermilion Rv carry?

About 4,066 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Usr 224 over Trib SW Br Vermilion Rv?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 224 over Trib SW Br Vermilion Rv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.