US Bridges

US 224 over Over Wheeling&l Erie RR

Good

Portage County, Ohio · 1.38 MI W of SR 43 · Structure no. 6703755

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,083
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 224 over Over Wheeling&l Erie RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 224 over Over Wheeling&l Erie RR in Portage County, Ohio. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 69 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 8,083 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,219 by 2035. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesUS 224
CrossesOver Wheeling&l Erie RR
Location1.38 MI W of SR 43
RouteU.S. Route 224
StateOhio
Coordinates41.02664, -81.37377
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,083 (2015)
Projected traffic11,219 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 224 over Over Wheeling&l Erie RR built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is US 224 over Over Wheeling&l Erie RR 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 224 over Over Wheeling&l Erie RR carry?

About 8,083 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 224 over Over Wheeling&l Erie RR?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 224 over Over Wheeling&l Erie RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.