US Bridges

Usr 224 over Conrail

Fair

Van Wert County, Ohio · 0.58 Mi. South of Usr 30 · Structure no. 8102554

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,866
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 224 over Conrail is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 224 over Conrail in Van Wert County, Ohio. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,866 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,366 by 2035. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUsr 224
CrossesConrail
Location0.58 Mi. South of Usr 30
RouteU.S. Route 224
CountyVan Wert County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.88538, -84.62558
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,866 (2015)
Projected traffic5,366 by 2035
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Usr 224 over Conrail built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 224 over Conrail in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 224 over Conrail carry?

About 3,866 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Usr 224 over Conrail?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 224 over Conrail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.