US Bridges

Usr 224 over Bell Ditch

Fair

Van Wert County, Ohio · 4.39 Mi. West of SR 66 · Structure no. 8102651

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,039
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 224 over Bell Ditch is a concrete slab carrying Usr 224 over Bell Ditch 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 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 2,039 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,830 by 2035. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesUsr 224
CrossesBell Ditch
Location4.39 Mi. West of SR 66
RouteU.S. Route 224
CountyVan Wert County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.93189, -84.45169
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,039 (2015)
Projected traffic2,830 by 2035
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Bell Ditch built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 224 over Bell Ditch 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 224 over Bell Ditch carry?

About 2,039 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Usr 224 over Bell Ditch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 224 over Bell Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.