US Bridges

Pine Lake Rd. over Mdle Fork Little Beaver

Fair

Mahoning County, Ohio · 1.1MI.E of Duck Creek · Structure no. 5044073

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
734
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pine Lake Rd. over Mdle Fork Little Beaver is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pine Lake Rd. over Mdle Fork Little Beaver in Mahoning County, Ohio. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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.

It carries about 734 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,019 by 2035. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesPine Lake Rd.
CrossesMdle Fork Little Beaver
Location1.1MI.E of Duck Creek
RouteCounty Highway 851
StateOhio
Coordinates40.93006, -80.88322
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic734 (2015)
Projected traffic1,019 by 2035
Trucks5%
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 Pine Lake Rd. over Mdle Fork Little Beaver built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pine Lake Rd. over Mdle Fork Little Beaver 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Pine Lake Rd. over Mdle Fork Little Beaver carry?

About 734 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pine Lake Rd. over Mdle Fork Little Beaver?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Pine Lake Rd. over Mdle Fork Little Beaver?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.