Usr 224 over Little Auglaize River #
Putnam County, Ohio · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Usr 224 over Little Auglaize River # in Putnam County, Ohio, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 8 (very good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 2,812 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2015).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 121 of the 212 inventoried bridges in Putnam County rated good (57.1%); 7 (3.3%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated December 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Superstructure | 9 | 9 | Excellent condition |
| Substructure | 9 | 9 | Excellent condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 126 ft |
| Location | at W Corp of Ottoville |
| NBI structure number | 6901514 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | December 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Ohio department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Putnam County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Usr 224 W Main St over Blanchard River # | 1951 | 8,296 | Good |
| SR 65 S Elm St over Blanchard River # | 1951 | 7,600 | Good |
| Usr 30 WB over Jennings Creek | 1978 | 6,340 | Good |
| Usr 30 EB over Jennings Creek | 1978 | 6,340 | Good |
| Usr 30 WB over N&W RR Abandoned | 1978 | 6,340 | Good |
| Usr 30 EB over N&W RR Abandoned | 1978 | 6,340 | Good |
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