US Bridges

Renkenberger Rd. over Mill Creek

Fair

Mahoning County, Ohio · 0.1 Miles E. of N. Buffal · Structure no. 5032091

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
385
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Renkenberger Rd. over Mill Creek is a steel culvert carrying Renkenberger Rd. over Mill Creek in Mahoning County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1960, 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 385 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 534 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRenkenberger Rd.
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.1 Miles E. of N. Buffal
RouteCounty Highway 40
CountyMahoning County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.92108, -80.69538
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic385 (2015)
Projected traffic534 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$10,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Renkenberger Rd. over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is Renkenberger Rd. over Mill Creek 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 Renkenberger Rd. over Mill Creek carry?

About 385 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Renkenberger Rd. over Mill Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Renkenberger Rd. over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.