US Bridges

South Avenue over IR-680

Fair

Mahoning County, Ohio · 0.44 MI S of US 62 · Structure no. 5003350

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
132 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,525
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Avenue over IR-680 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Avenue over IR-680 in Mahoning County, Ohio. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 9,525 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,068 by 2038. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSouth Avenue
CrossesIR-680
Location0.44 MI S of US 62
RouteCounty Highway C0151
StateOhio
Coordinates41.08152, -80.64646
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,525 (2018)
Projected traffic57,068 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was South Avenue over IR-680 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Avenue over IR-680 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does South Avenue over IR-680 carry?

About 9,525 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is South Avenue over IR-680?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns South Avenue over IR-680?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.