US Bridges

Gault Rd. over Meander Creek

FairPosted for load

Mahoning County, Ohio · 1.0MI.N of S.R.224 · Structure no. 5042070

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
326
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gault Rd. over Meander Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Gault Rd. over Meander Creek in Mahoning County, Ohio. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 6 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 326 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 452 by 2035. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGault Rd.
CrossesMeander Creek
Location1.0MI.N of S.R.224
RouteCounty Highway 73
CountyMahoning County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.03653, -80.83839
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 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$175,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gault Rd. over Meander Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gault Rd. over Meander 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 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 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Gault Rd. over Meander Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.