US Bridges

Usr 224 over Plum Creek

Good

Putnam County, Ohio · 2.0 MI E.Of Kalida · Structure no. 6901700

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,606
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 224 over Plum Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Usr 224 over Plum Creek in Putnam County, Ohio. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 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 2,606 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,617 by 2035. The structure is 92 ft (28.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUsr 224
CrossesPlum Creek
Location2.0 MI E.Of Kalida
RouteU.S. Route 224
StateOhio
Coordinates40.98332, -84.1532
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length92 ft (28.1 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,606 (2015)
Projected traffic3,617 by 2035
Trucks11%
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 Usr 224 over Plum Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 224 over Plum 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 224 over Plum Creek carry?

About 2,606 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Usr 224 over Plum Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28.1 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 224 over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.