Usr 224 over Dog Creek
FairVan Wert County, Ohio · 4.06 Mi. West of SR 66 · Structure no. 8102678
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 73 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,039
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Usr 224 over Dog Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Usr 224 over Dog Creek in Van Wert County, Ohio. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 2,039 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,830 by 2035. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Usr 224 over Dog Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Usr 224 over Dog Creek 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 Dog Creek carry?
About 2,039 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Usr 224 over Dog Creek?
The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Usr 224 over Dog Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.