US Bridges

Mahoning Ave over Meander Reservoir

Fair

Mahoning County, Ohio · 0.9MI.W of Turner RD · Structure no. 5030277

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
341 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,552
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mahoning Ave over Meander Reservoir is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mahoning Ave over Meander Reservoir in Mahoning County, Ohio. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 70 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 6,552 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,094 by 2035. The structure is 341 ft (103.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMahoning Ave
CrossesMeander Reservoir
Location0.9MI.W of Turner RD
RouteCounty Highway 18
CountyMahoning County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.09769, -80.80986
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating65.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length341 ft (103.9 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,552 (2015)
Projected traffic9,094 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$160,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mahoning Ave over Meander Reservoir built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Mahoning Ave over Meander Reservoir 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 Meander Reservoir carry?

About 6,552 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mahoning Ave over Meander Reservoir?

The structure is 341 ft (103.9 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Mahoning Ave over Meander Reservoir?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.