US Bridges

US 224 over Berlin Reservoir

Good

Mahoning County, Ohio · 2.78 MI W of SR 534 · Structure no. 5004535

Built
1943
82 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
377 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,755
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 224 over Berlin Reservoir is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 224 over Berlin Reservoir in Mahoning County, Ohio. It was built in 1943 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 82 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 3,755 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,212 by 2035. The structure is 377 ft (114.9 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 224
CrossesBerlin Reservoir
Location2.78 MI W of SR 534
RouteU.S. Route 224
StateOhio
Coordinates41.0216, -81.00023
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length377 ft (114.9 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,755 (2015)
Projected traffic5,212 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 US 224 over Berlin Reservoir built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is US 224 over Berlin Reservoir 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 224 over Berlin Reservoir carry?

About 3,755 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 224 over Berlin Reservoir?

The structure is 377 ft (114.9 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns US 224 over Berlin Reservoir?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.