US Bridges

Seacrist Rd. over Penn Central RR

FairPosted for load

Mahoning County, Ohio · 0.3 Miles S. of Pine Lake · Structure no. 5044219

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
130 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
339
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Seacrist Rd. over Penn Central RR is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Seacrist Rd. over Penn Central RR in Mahoning County, Ohio. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 77 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 339 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 471 by 2035. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSeacrist Rd.
CrossesPenn Central RR
Location0.3 Miles S. of Pine Lake
RouteCounty Highway 45
CountyMahoning County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.92509, -80.93525
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.4 US tons
Inventory rating16.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic339 (2015)
Projected traffic471 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$300,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Seacrist Rd. over Penn Central RR built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Seacrist Rd. over Penn Central RR 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 Seacrist Rd. over Penn Central RR carry?

About 339 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Seacrist Rd. over Penn Central RR?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Seacrist Rd. over Penn Central RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.