Wetmore Drive over Yellow Creek
PoorMahoning County, Ohio · 0.2 MI East of SR616 · Structure no. 5000000
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,548
- 2015 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wetmore Drive over Yellow Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Wetmore Drive over Yellow Creek in Mahoning County, Ohio. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,548 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,796 by 2035. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wetmore Drive over Yellow Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wetmore Drive over Yellow Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Wetmore Drive over Yellow Creek carry?
About 1,548 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Wetmore Drive over Yellow Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Wetmore Drive over Yellow Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.