US Bridges

Mahoning Avenue over Meander Reservoir

Fair

Mahoning County, Ohio · Over Meander Reservoir · Structure no. 5030307

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

About this bridge

Mahoning Avenue over Meander Reservoir is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mahoning Avenue over Meander Reservoir in Mahoning County, Ohio. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 338 ft (103 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 Avenue
CrossesMeander Reservoir
LocationOver Meander Reservoir
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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 length338 ft (103 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,552 (2015)
Projected traffic9,094 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mahoning Avenue over Meander Reservoir built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mahoning Avenue 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 Avenue over Meander Reservoir carry?

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

How long is Mahoning Avenue over Meander Reservoir?

The structure is 338 ft (103 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Mahoning Avenue over Meander Reservoir?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.