Usr 224 over Sandusky River
GoodSeneca County, Ohio · 450 Ft. East of SR 53 · Structure no. 7402910
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 370 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,539
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Usr 224 over Sandusky River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 224 over Sandusky River in Seneca County, Ohio. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 10,539 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,628 by 2035. The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Usr 224 over Sandusky River built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Usr 224 over Sandusky 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Usr 224 over Sandusky River carry?
About 10,539 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Usr 224 over Sandusky River?
The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Usr 224 over Sandusky River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.