US Bridges

New Buffalo Rd. over Mill Creek

Poor

Mahoning County, Ohio · 0.2MI.N of S.R.14 · Structure no. 5032210

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
687
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Buffalo Rd. over Mill Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying New Buffalo Rd. over Mill Creek in Mahoning County, Ohio. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 687 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 954 by 2035. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 27 ft wide.

CarriesNew Buffalo Rd.
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.2MI.N of S.R.14
RouteCounty Highway 125
StateOhio
Coordinates40.90253, -80.70075
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic687 (2015)
Projected traffic954 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$15,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New Buffalo Rd. over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Buffalo Rd. over Mill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does New Buffalo Rd. over Mill Creek carry?

About 687 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is New Buffalo Rd. over Mill Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns New Buffalo Rd. over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.