US Bridges

Garfield Rd. over E Brnh Mdle Fk Beaver CR

Fair

Mahoning County, Ohio · 0.2MI.E of Green-Beaver · Structure no. 5032024

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
136
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Garfield Rd. over E Brnh Mdle Fk Beaver CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Garfield Rd. over E Brnh Mdle Fk Beaver CR in Mahoning County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 125 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 136 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 189 by 2035. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGarfield Rd.
CrossesE Brnh Mdle Fk Beaver CR
Location0.2MI.E of Green-Beaver
RouteCounty Highway 8
CountyMahoning County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.91499, -80.74403
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic136 (2015)
Projected traffic189 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$114,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Garfield Rd. over E Brnh Mdle Fk Beaver CR built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Garfield Rd. over E Brnh Mdle Fk Beaver CR 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 Garfield Rd. over E Brnh Mdle Fk Beaver CR carry?

About 136 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Garfield Rd. over E Brnh Mdle Fk Beaver CR?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Garfield Rd. over E Brnh Mdle Fk Beaver CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.