US Bridges

Palmyra Rd. over Meander Creek

Fair

Mahoning County, Ohio · 0.5MI.E of Gault RD · Structure no. 5042232

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,066
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Palmyra Rd. over Meander Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Palmyra Rd. over Meander Creek in Mahoning County, Ohio. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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.

It carries about 1,066 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,480 by 2035. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPalmyra Rd.
CrossesMeander Creek
Location0.5MI.E of Gault RD
RouteCounty Highway 136
CountyMahoning County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.04746, -80.82718
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,066 (2015)
Projected traffic1,480 by 2035
Trucks8%
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$180,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Palmyra Rd. over Meander Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

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

About 1,066 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Palmyra Rd. over Meander Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Palmyra Rd. over Meander Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.