US Bridges

Usr 224 over Little Auglaize River #

Good

Putnam County, Ohio · At W Corp of Ottoville · Structure no. 6901514

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,812
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 224 over Little Auglaize River # is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 224 over Little Auglaize River # in Putnam County, Ohio. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,812 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,903 by 2035. The structure is 126 ft (38.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesUsr 224
CrossesLittle Auglaize River #
LocationAt W Corp of Ottoville
RouteU.S. Route 224
StateOhio
Coordinates40.93249, -84.3445
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length126 ft (38.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,812 (2015)
Projected traffic3,903 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Usr 224 over Little Auglaize River # built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 224 over Little Auglaize River # 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 Little Auglaize River # carry?

About 2,812 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Usr 224 over Little Auglaize River #?

The structure is 126 ft (38.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 224 over Little Auglaize River #?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.