US Bridges

Gibson Avenue over I 680

Good

Mahoning County, Ohio · 0.62 MI S of US 62 · Structure no. 5007291

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
252 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,272
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gibson Avenue over I 680 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gibson Avenue over I 680 in Mahoning County, Ohio. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 52 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 1,272 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,498 by 2038. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGibson Avenue
CrossesI 680
Location0.62 MI S of US 62
RouteCity Street 2243
StateOhio
Coordinates41.0812, -80.64287
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,272 (2018)
Projected traffic63,498 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Gibson Avenue over I 680 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Gibson Avenue over I 680 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Gibson Avenue over I 680 carry?

About 1,272 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gibson Avenue over I 680?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Gibson Avenue over I 680?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.