US Bridges

Mahoning Ave. over Bears Den Run

Fair

Mahoning County, Ohio · 0.5MI.W of Mahoning Ave · Structure no. 5030048

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,609
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mahoning Ave. over Bears Den Run is a concrete slab carrying Mahoning Ave. over Bears Den Run in Mahoning County, Ohio. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 100 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 14,609 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,277 by 2035. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMahoning Ave.
CrossesBears Den Run
Location0.5MI.W of Mahoning Ave
RouteCounty Highway C0018
CountyMahoning County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.10245, -80.71631
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,609 (2015)
Projected traffic20,277 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$400,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mahoning Ave. over Bears Den Run built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is Mahoning Ave. over Bears Den Run 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Mahoning Ave. over Bears Den Run carry?

About 14,609 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mahoning Ave. over Bears Den Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Mahoning Ave. over Bears Den Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.