US Bridges

US224 over I76 Ohio Tpk

Fair

Mahoning County, Ohio · 5.3MI West of Exit 16 · Structure no. 5029481

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
292 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,612
2018 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

US224 over I76 Ohio Tpk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US224 over I76 Ohio Tpk in Mahoning County, Ohio. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 71 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 29,612 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,624 by 2038. The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS224
CrossesI76 Ohio Tpk
Location5.3MI West of Exit 16
RouteU.S. Route 224
CountyMahoning County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.02465, -80.72349
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating69.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length292 ft (89 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck30 ft (9.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,612 (2018)
Projected traffic29,624 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US224 over I76 Ohio Tpk built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is US224 over I76 Ohio Tpk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does US224 over I76 Ohio Tpk carry?

About 29,612 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US224 over I76 Ohio Tpk?

The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns US224 over I76 Ohio Tpk?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.