US Bridges

West Street over Penn Central RR

Good

Columbiana County, Ohio · 0.2 MI N of Main ST · Structure no. 1560514

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2007 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Street over Penn Central RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Street over Penn Central RR in Columbiana County, Ohio. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,498 by 2027. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Street
CrossesPenn Central RR
Location0.2 MI N of Main ST
RouteCity Street 418
CountyColumbiana County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.83558, -80.54397
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2007)
Projected traffic2,498 by 2027
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 West Street over Penn Central RR built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Street over Penn Central RR 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does West Street over Penn Central RR carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is West Street over Penn Central RR?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns West Street over Penn Central RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.