US Bridges

Berlin Station Rd. over Turkey Broth Creek

Poor

Mahoning County, Ohio · 0.4MI.E of Bedell Rd. · Structure no. 5034140

Built
1943
82 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
92 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
262
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Berlin Station Rd. over Turkey Broth Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Berlin Station Rd. over Turkey Broth Creek in Mahoning County, Ohio. It was built in 1943, so it is 82 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 262 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 364 by 2035. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBerlin Station Rd.
CrossesTurkey Broth Creek
Location0.4MI.E of Bedell Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 90
StateOhio
Coordinates41.0103, -80.98
Functional classRural 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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 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 rating105.7 US tons
Inventory rating63.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic262 (2015)
Projected traffic364 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$170,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Berlin Station Rd. over Turkey Broth Creek built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025.

What condition is Berlin Station Rd. over Turkey Broth 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 Berlin Station Rd. over Turkey Broth Creek carry?

About 262 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Berlin Station Rd. over Turkey Broth Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Berlin Station Rd. over Turkey Broth Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.