US Bridges

Ford Avenue over US 422

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Mahoning County, Ohio · 0.49 MI E of SR 193 · Structure no. 5005221

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
151 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,581
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ford Avenue over US 422 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ford Avenue over US 422 in Mahoning County, Ohio. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 56 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 4,581 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,344 by 2035. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFord Avenue
CrossesUS 422
Location0.49 MI E of SR 193
RouteCity Street 793
CountyMahoning County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.11166, -80.65341
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,581 (2015)
Projected traffic15,344 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Ford Avenue over US 422 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

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

About 4,581 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ford Avenue over US 422?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Ford Avenue over US 422?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.