US Bridges

Usr 224 over East Branch Rock Creek

Good

Seneca County, Ohio · 0.07 Mi. West of SR67 · Structure no. 7403135

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,557
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 224 over East Branch Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Usr 224 over East Branch Rock Creek in Seneca County, Ohio. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 3,557 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,937 by 2035. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUsr 224
CrossesEast Branch Rock Creek
Location0.07 Mi. West of SR67
RouteU.S. Route 224
StateOhio
Coordinates41.08086, -83.05704
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,557 (2015)
Projected traffic4,937 by 2035
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 East Branch Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 224 over East Branch Rock 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 East Branch Rock Creek carry?

About 3,557 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Usr 224 over East Branch Rock Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 224 over East Branch Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.