US Bridges

Western Reserve over Mill Creek

Good

Mahoning County, Ohio · 1.0MI.E of New Buffalo · Structure no. 5032067

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,965
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Western Reserve over Mill Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Western Reserve over Mill Creek in Mahoning County, Ohio. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 75 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,965 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,279 by 2035. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesWestern Reserve
CrossesMill Creek
Location1.0MI.E of New Buffalo
RouteCounty Highway 32
StateOhio
Coordinates40.98803, -80.69
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,965 (2015)
Projected traffic8,279 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Western Reserve over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Western Reserve over Mill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Western Reserve over Mill Creek carry?

About 5,965 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Western Reserve over Mill Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Western Reserve over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.