US Bridges

Fifth Avenue over US 422

Good

Mahoning County, Ohio · 0.74 MI E of SR 193 · Structure no. 5005256

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
213 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,769
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fifth Avenue over US 422 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fifth 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 8,769 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,344 by 2035. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFifth Avenue
CrossesUS 422
Location0.74 MI E of SR 193
RouteCity Street 2215
StateOhio
Coordinates41.11145, -80.65139
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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,769 (2015)
Projected traffic15,344 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
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 Fifth 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 Fifth 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 Fifth Avenue over US 422 carry?

About 8,769 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Fifth Avenue over US 422?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Fifth Avenue over US 422?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.