US Bridges

US 224 over Willow Creek

Good

Portage County, Ohio · 1.32 MI E of SR 225 · Structure no. 6703968

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
54 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,724
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 224 over Willow Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 224 over Willow Creek in Portage County, Ohio. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 6,724 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,333 by 2035. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 224
CrossesWillow Creek
Location1.32 MI E of SR 225
RouteU.S. Route 224
StateOhio
Coordinates41.02469, -81.07358
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,724 (2015)
Projected traffic9,333 by 2035
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 224 over Willow 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 224 over Willow Creek carry?

About 6,724 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 224 over Willow Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns US 224 over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.