US Bridges

US 224 over Yellow Creek

Good

Mahoning County, Ohio · 0.60 MI E of SR 616 · Structure no. 5004896

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
252 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,472
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 224 over Yellow Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 224 over Yellow Creek in Mahoning County, Ohio. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 73 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 12,472 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,311 by 2035. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 224
CrossesYellow Creek
Location0.60 MI E of SR 616
RouteU.S. Route 224
StateOhio
Coordinates41.02395, -80.61134
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,472 (2015)
Projected traffic17,311 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$125,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 224 over Yellow Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is US 224 over Yellow 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 Yellow Creek carry?

About 12,472 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 224 over Yellow Creek?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns US 224 over Yellow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.