Usr 224 over Spice Run
FairVan Wert County, Ohio · 7.85 Mi. West of SR 66 · Structure no. 8102643
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 60 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,882
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Usr 224 over Spice Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying Usr 224 over Spice Run in Van Wert County, Ohio. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 6 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 2,882 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2035. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Usr 224 over Spice Run built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Usr 224 over Spice Run 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 Spice Run carry?
About 2,882 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Usr 224 over Spice Run?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Usr 224 over Spice Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.