US Bridges

US 224 over Over NS & Abandoned RR

Good

Portage County, Ohio · 1.73 MI W of SR 183 · Structure no. 6703933

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
169 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,021
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 224 over Over NS & Abandoned RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 224 over Over NS & Abandoned RR in Portage County, Ohio. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 3,021 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,193 by 2035. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 224
CrossesOver NS & Abandoned RR
Location1.73 MI W of SR 183
RouteU.S. Route 224
StateOhio
Coordinates41.03298, -81.16882
Functional classRural Minor 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.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,021 (2015)
Projected traffic4,193 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 224 over Over NS & Abandoned RR built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 224 over Over NS & Abandoned 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 NS & Abandoned RR carry?

About 3,021 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 224 over Over NS & Abandoned RR?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 224 over Over NS & Abandoned RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.