US Bridges

SR 170 over Burgess Lake

Fair

Mahoning County, Ohio · 1.99 MI S of US 224 · Structure no. 5004020

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,252
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 170 over Burgess Lake is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 170 over Burgess Lake in Mahoning County, Ohio. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 5 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 7,252 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,066 by 2035. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 170
CrossesBurgess Lake
Location1.99 MI S of US 224
RouteState Highway 170
CountyMahoning County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.00107, -80.59292
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,252 (2015)
Projected traffic10,066 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 170 over Burgess Lake built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 170 over Burgess Lake 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 170 over Burgess Lake carry?

About 7,252 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 170 over Burgess Lake?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 170 over Burgess Lake?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.