US Bridges

Shields Rd. over Mill Creek

Good

Mahoning County, Ohio · 1.0MI.E of Lockwood · Structure no. 5036038

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,506
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shields Rd. over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Shields Rd. over Mill Creek in Mahoning County, Ohio. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 72 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 18,506 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,686 by 2035. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesShields Rd.
CrossesMill Creek
Location1.0MI.E of Lockwood
RouteCounty Highway 100
CountyMahoning County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.04663, -80.68274
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,506 (2015)
Projected traffic25,686 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$550,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shields Rd. over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

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

About 18,506 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Shields Rd. over Mill Creek?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Shields Rd. over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.