US Bridges

Palmyra Rd. over A West Brnh Meander Cree

Poor

Mahoning County, Ohio · .6 Mi. E. of SR 45 · Structure no. 5042224

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Palmyra Rd. over A West Brnh Meander Cree is a steel culvert carrying Palmyra Rd. over A West Brnh Meander Cree in Mahoning County, Ohio. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 3 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,804 by 2035. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPalmyra Rd.
CrossesA West Brnh Meander Cree
Location.6 Mi. E. of SR 45
RouteCounty Highway 136
CountyMahoning County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.05071, -80.84929
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2015)
Projected traffic1,804 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Palmyra Rd. over A West Brnh Meander Cree built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Palmyra Rd. over A West Brnh Meander Cree 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 Palmyra Rd. over A West Brnh Meander Cree carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Palmyra Rd. over A West Brnh Meander Cree?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Palmyra Rd. over A West Brnh Meander Cree?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.