US Bridges

Ridge Avenue over Ir 680

Fair

Mahoning County, Ohio · 0.45 MI W of US 62 · Structure no. 5007054

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
162 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,949
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridge Avenue over Ir 680 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ridge Avenue over Ir 680 in Mahoning County, Ohio. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,949 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,408 by 2035. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRidge Avenue
CrossesIr 680
Location0.45 MI W of US 62
RouteCity Street 1222
StateOhio
Coordinates41.09475, -80.65661
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,949 (2015)
Projected traffic68,408 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ridge Avenue over Ir 680 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ridge Avenue over Ir 680 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Ridge Avenue over Ir 680 carry?

About 1,949 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ridge Avenue over Ir 680?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Ridge Avenue over Ir 680?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.