US Bridges

SR 45 over Trib Meander Creek

Fair

Mahoning County, Ohio · 2.41 MI N of US 224 · Structure no. 5001595

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,971
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 45 over Trib Meander Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 45 over Trib Meander Creek in Mahoning County, Ohio. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,971 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,900 by 2035. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 45
CrossesTrib Meander Creek
Location2.41 MI N of US 224
RouteState Highway 45
CountyMahoning County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.05918, -80.85705
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,971 (2015)
Projected traffic6,900 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 45 over Trib Meander Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 45 over Trib Meander Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 45 over Trib Meander Creek carry?

About 4,971 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 45 over Trib Meander Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns SR 45 over Trib Meander Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.