US Bridges

Walker Mill Road over I 680

Good

Mahoning County, Ohio · 1.57 MI E of US 224 · Structure no. 5007828

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
282 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,227
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walker Mill Road over I 680 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Walker Mill Road over I 680 in Mahoning County, Ohio. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 50 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 2,227 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,199 by 2035. The structure is 282 ft (86.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWalker Mill Road
CrossesI 680
Location1.57 MI E of US 224
RouteCounty Highway 78
StateOhio
Coordinates41.00249, -80.63156
Functional classUrban Local

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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length282 ft (86.1 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,227 (2015)
Projected traffic30,199 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 Walker Mill Road over I 680 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Walker Mill Road 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 Walker Mill Road over I 680 carry?

About 2,227 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Walker Mill Road over I 680?

The structure is 282 ft (86.1 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Walker Mill Road over I 680?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.