US Bridges

West Blvd. over Cranberry Run

Fair

Mahoning County, Ohio · .2 Miles South of Shields · Structure no. 5036186

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,394
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Blvd. over Cranberry Run is a steel culvert carrying West Blvd. over Cranberry Run in Mahoning County, Ohio. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 5,394 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,487 by 2035. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Blvd.
CrossesCranberry Run
Location.2 Miles South of Shields
RouteCounty Highway 137
CountyMahoning County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.04479, -80.67775
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating85.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,394 (2015)
Projected traffic7,487 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 West Blvd. over Cranberry Run built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Blvd. over Cranberry Run 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 West Blvd. over Cranberry Run carry?

About 5,394 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is West Blvd. over Cranberry Run?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns West Blvd. over Cranberry Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.