US Bridges

Usr 224 over E. Branch of Wolf Creek

Good

Seneca County, Ohio · 100 Ft. E. of Twp RD 101 · Structure no. 7402775

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,384
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 224 over E. Branch of Wolf Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Usr 224 over E. Branch of Wolf Creek in Seneca County, Ohio. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 5,384 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,473 by 2035. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesUsr 224
CrossesE. Branch of Wolf Creek
Location100 Ft. E. of Twp RD 101
RouteU.S. Route 224
StateOhio
Coordinates41.09668, -83.30447
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,384 (2015)
Projected traffic7,473 by 2035
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 E. Branch of Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 224 over E. Branch of Wolf 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Usr 224 over E. Branch of Wolf Creek carry?

About 5,384 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Usr 224 over E. Branch of Wolf Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 224 over E. Branch of Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.