US Bridges

Usr 224 over Camel Creek

Good

Medina County, Ohio · 2.31 Miles West of US 42 · Structure no. 5206669

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,104
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 224 over Camel Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 224 over Camel Creek in Medina County, Ohio. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 5,104 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,084 by 2035. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUsr 224
CrossesCamel Creek
Location2.31 Miles West of US 42
RouteU.S. Route 224
StateOhio
Coordinates41.03881, -81.95505
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,104 (2015)
Projected traffic7,084 by 2035
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Usr 224 over Camel Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 224 over Camel 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 224 over Camel Creek carry?

About 5,104 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Usr 224 over Camel Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 224 over Camel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.