US Bridges

Middleton RD 421 over Youngstown Southern R R

GoodPosted for load

Columbiana County, Ohio · 0.1 MI S T885 · Structure no. 1532081

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,102
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Middleton RD 421 over Youngstown Southern R R is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Middleton RD 421 over Youngstown Southern R R in Columbiana County, Ohio. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 95 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,102 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,530 by 2035. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMiddleton RD 421
CrossesYoungstown Southern R R
Location0.1 MI S T885
RouteCounty Highway C0421
StateOhio
Coordinates40.85665, -80.67468
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,102 (2015)
Projected traffic1,530 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Middleton RD 421 over Youngstown Southern R R built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Middleton RD 421 over Youngstown Southern R R in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Middleton RD 421 over Youngstown Southern R R carry?

About 1,102 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Middleton RD 421 over Youngstown Southern R R?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Middleton RD 421 over Youngstown Southern R R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.