US Bridges

US 224 over Mill Creek

Good

Mahoning County, Ohio · 0.80 MI E of SR 625 · Structure no. 5004837

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
36,090
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 224 over Mill Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 224 over Mill Creek in Mahoning County, Ohio. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 64 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 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 36,090 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,093 by 2035. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 224
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.80 MI E of SR 625
RouteU.S. Route 224
StateOhio
Coordinates41.0246, -80.694
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,090 (2015)
Projected traffic50,093 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 US 224 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is US 224 over Mill 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 Mill Creek carry?

About 36,090 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 224 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns US 224 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.