US Bridges

US 422 over US 422

Good

Mahoning County, Ohio · US 422 over 422/MLK Ave · Structure no. 5005132

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
198 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,045
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 422 over US 422 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 422 over US 422 in Mahoning County, Ohio. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 58 years old, older 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 11,045 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,760 by 2035. The structure is 198 ft (60.5 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 422
CrossesUS 422
LocationUS 422 over 422/MLK Ave
RouteU.S. Route 422
StateOhio
Coordinates41.11142, -80.66609
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length198 ft (60.5 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.7 m)
Roadway width85 ft (25.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,045 (2015)
Projected traffic3,760 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 422 over US 422 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is US 422 over US 422 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 US 422 over US 422 carry?

About 11,045 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 422 over US 422?

The structure is 198 ft (60.5 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns US 422 over US 422?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.