US Bridges

Elizabeth Street over Penn Central

Good

Columbiana County, Ohio · 0.0 MI S SR39 · Structure no. 1560671

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
268 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elizabeth Street over Penn Central is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elizabeth Street over Penn Central in Columbiana County, Ohio. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,803 by 2040. The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesElizabeth Street
CrossesPenn Central
Location0.0 MI S SR39
RouteCity Street 147
StateOhio
Coordinates40.63698, -80.53413
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionDecember 2024
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 rating81.8 US tons
Inventory rating62.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length268 ft (81.7 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2020)
Projected traffic2,803 by 2040
Trucks5%
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

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 Elizabeth Street over Penn Central built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elizabeth Street over Penn Central 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Elizabeth Street over Penn Central carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Elizabeth Street over Penn Central?

The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Elizabeth Street over Penn Central?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.