US Bridges

US 224 over Congress Lake Outlet

Fair

Portage County, Ohio · 0.58 MI W of SR 44 · Structure no. 6703879

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,997
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 224 over Congress Lake Outlet is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 224 over Congress Lake Outlet in Portage County, Ohio. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 68 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 5 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 4,997 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,936 by 2035. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 224
CrossesCongress Lake Outlet
Location0.58 MI W of SR 44
RouteU.S. Route 224
CountyPortage County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.02982, -81.25941
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,997 (2015)
Projected traffic6,936 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Congress Lake Outlet built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is US 224 over Congress Lake Outlet 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 US 224 over Congress Lake Outlet carry?

About 4,997 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 224 over Congress Lake Outlet?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 224 over Congress Lake Outlet?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.