US Bridges

Gibson RD over I76 Ohio Tpk

Fair

Mahoning County, Ohio · 4.5MI East of Exit 15 · Structure no. 5029384

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
250 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,000
2013 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Gibson RD over I76 Ohio Tpk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gibson RD over I76 Ohio Tpk in Mahoning County, Ohio. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,864 by 2033. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesGibson RD
CrossesI76 Ohio Tpk
Location4.5MI East of Exit 15
RouteCounty Highway 2873
CountyMahoning County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.05656, -80.77729
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 10
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck25 ft (7.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,000 (2013)
Projected traffic16,864 by 2033
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 RD over I76 Ohio Tpk built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gibson RD over I76 Ohio Tpk 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Gibson RD over I76 Ohio Tpk carry?

About 17,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Gibson RD over I76 Ohio Tpk?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Gibson RD over I76 Ohio Tpk?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.