US Bridges

Gault Rd. over Meander Creek

Poor

Mahoning County, Ohio · 0.1 Mi. N. of SR 224 · Structure no. 5042062

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
326
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gault Rd. over Meander Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Gault Rd. over Meander 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 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 326 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 452 by 2035. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesGault Rd.
CrossesMeander Creek
Location0.1 Mi. N. of SR 224
RouteCounty Highway C0224
CountyMahoning County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.02503, -80.83902
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
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 protection6 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 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic326 (2015)
Projected traffic452 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$170,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gault Rd. over Meander Creek built?

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

What condition is Gault Rd. over Meander 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 Gault Rd. over Meander Creek carry?

About 326 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Gault Rd. over Meander Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Gault Rd. over Meander Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.