US Bridges

Tippecanoe Rd. over Indian Run Creek

FairPosted for load

Mahoning County, Ohio · 0.8MI.S of S.R.224 · Structure no. 5038065

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,620
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tippecanoe Rd. over Indian Run Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Tippecanoe Rd. over Indian Run Creek in Mahoning County, Ohio. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 8,620 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,965 by 2035. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTippecanoe Rd.
CrossesIndian Run Creek
Location0.8MI.S of S.R.224
RouteCounty Highway 117
CountyMahoning County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.01331, -80.71133
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,620 (2015)
Projected traffic11,965 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$500,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tippecanoe Rd. over Indian Run Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tippecanoe Rd. over Indian Run Creek 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 Tippecanoe Rd. over Indian Run Creek carry?

About 8,620 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Tippecanoe Rd. over Indian Run Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Tippecanoe Rd. over Indian Run Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.