US Bridges

Usr 224 over Intermittent Waterway

Good

Putnam County, Ohio · 2 MI West of Kalida · Structure no. 6901573

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,337
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 224 over Intermittent Waterway is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Usr 224 over Intermittent Waterway 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,337 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,632 by 2035. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUsr 224
CrossesIntermittent Waterway
Location2 MI West of Kalida
RouteU.S. Route 224
StateOhio
Coordinates40.96171, -84.23856
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,337 (2015)
Projected traffic4,632 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Intermittent Waterway built?

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

What condition is Usr 224 over Intermittent Waterway 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 2023.

How much traffic does Usr 224 over Intermittent Waterway carry?

About 3,337 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Usr 224 over Intermittent Waterway?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 224 over Intermittent Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.