US Bridges

US 224 over Turkey Broth Creek

Good

Mahoning County, Ohio · 0.36 MI W of SR 534 · Structure no. 5004616

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,755
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 224 over Turkey Broth Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 224 over Turkey Broth Creek in Mahoning County, Ohio. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 3,755 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,212 by 2035. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesUS 224
CrossesTurkey Broth Creek
Location0.36 MI W of SR 534
RouteU.S. Route 224
StateOhio
Coordinates41.02456, -80.95449
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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 closed16.8 mi (27 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 Turkey Broth Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 224 over Turkey Broth Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 224 over Turkey Broth Creek carry?

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

How long is US 224 over Turkey Broth Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 224 over Turkey Broth Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.