US Bridges

Beard RD over I76 Ohio Tpk

PoorPosted for load

Mahoning County, Ohio · 2MI West of Exit 17 · Structure no. 5029864

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
201 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,110
2015 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Beard RD over I76 Ohio Tpk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Beard RD over I76 Ohio Tpk in Mahoning County, Ohio. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 1,110 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,772 by 2035. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBeard RD
CrossesI76 Ohio Tpk
Location2MI West of Exit 17
RouteCounty Highway C0167
CountyMahoning County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.94084, -80.59568
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 10
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,110 (2015)
Projected traffic34,772 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 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 Beard RD over I76 Ohio Tpk built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Beard RD over I76 Ohio Tpk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

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

About 1,110 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Beard RD over I76 Ohio Tpk?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Beard RD over I76 Ohio Tpk?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.