US Bridges

Elm Street over US 422

Good

Mahoning County, Ohio · 1.03 MI E of SR 193 · Structure no. 5005280

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
117 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,439
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elm Street over US 422 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elm Street 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 3,439 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,252 by 2035. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesElm Street
CrossesUS 422
Location1.03 MI E of SR 193
RouteCity Street 2228
StateOhio
Coordinates41.10934, -80.64659
Functional classUrban Collector

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 rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,439 (2015)
Projected traffic27,252 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 Elm Street over US 422 built?

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

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

About 3,439 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Elm Street over US 422?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Elm Street over US 422?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.