US Bridges

SR 626 over Yellow Creek

Good

Mahoning County, Ohio · 0.26 MI N of SR 165 · Structure no. 5006163

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,082
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 626 over Yellow Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 626 over Yellow Creek in Mahoning County, Ohio. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 4,082 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,666 by 2035. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 626
CrossesYellow Creek
Location0.26 MI N of SR 165
RouteState Highway 626
StateOhio
Coordinates40.94654, -80.63795
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,082 (2015)
Projected traffic5,666 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 626 over Yellow Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 626 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 626 over Yellow Creek carry?

About 4,082 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 626 over Yellow Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 626 over Yellow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.