US Bridges

SR 165 over Yellow Creek

Good

Mahoning County, Ohio · 0.85 MI E of SR 7 · Structure no. 5003733

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,302
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 165 over Yellow Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 165 over Yellow Creek in Mahoning County, Ohio. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 2,302 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,195 by 2035. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 165
CrossesYellow Creek
Location0.85 MI E of SR 7
RouteState Highway 165
StateOhio
Coordinates40.94403, -80.64146
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,302 (2015)
Projected traffic3,195 by 2035
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 165 over Yellow Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 165 over Yellow Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 165 over Yellow Creek carry?

About 2,302 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 165 over Yellow Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 165 over Yellow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.