US Bridges

Bedell Rd. over Mill Creek

Poor

Mahoning County, Ohio · 0.3MI.S of Berlin Sta · Structure no. 5034019

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
188 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,880
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bedell Rd. over Mill Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bedell Rd. over Mill Creek in Mahoning County, Ohio. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 1,880 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,609 by 2035. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBedell Rd.
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.3MI.S of Berlin Sta
RouteCounty Highway 31
CountyMahoning County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.00814, -80.98623
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,880 (2015)
Projected traffic2,609 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$120,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bedell Rd. over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

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

About 1,880 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Bedell Rd. over Mill Creek?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Bedell Rd. over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.