US Bridges

SR 170 over Yellow Creek

Good

Mahoning County, Ohio · 0.21 MI S of SR 616 · Structure no. 5004152

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,469
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 170 over Yellow Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 170 over Yellow Creek in Mahoning County, Ohio. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,469 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,143 by 2035. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 170
CrossesYellow Creek
Location0.21 MI S of SR 616
RouteState Highway 170
StateOhio
Coordinates41.02214, -80.6103
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,469 (2015)
Projected traffic13,143 by 2035
Trucks4%
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 170 over Yellow Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 170 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 170 over Yellow Creek carry?

About 9,469 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 170 over Yellow Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns SR 170 over Yellow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.