US Bridges

Riffle RD 890 over Youngstown & Southern

Good

Columbiana County, Ohio · 0.0 MI N SR154 · Structure no. 1537490

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
119
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riffle RD 890 over Youngstown & Southern is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Riffle RD 890 over Youngstown & Southern in Columbiana County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 125 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.

It carries about 119 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2035. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRiffle RD 890
CrossesYoungstown & Southern
Location0.0 MI N SR154
RouteCounty Highway T0890
CountyColumbiana County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.79985, -80.59727
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 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic119 (2015)
Projected traffic165 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Riffle RD 890 over Youngstown & Southern built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Riffle RD 890 over Youngstown & Southern 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 Riffle RD 890 over Youngstown & Southern carry?

About 119 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Riffle RD 890 over Youngstown & Southern?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Riffle RD 890 over Youngstown & Southern?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.