US Bridges

Goshen Rd. over Mdle Fork Little Beaver

Poor

Mahoning County, Ohio · 0.2MI.S of S.R.165 · Structure no. 5044235

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,717
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Goshen Rd. over Mdle Fork Little Beaver is a concrete continuous slab carrying Goshen Rd. over Mdle Fork Little Beaver in Mahoning County, Ohio. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 4 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 1,717 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,383 by 2035. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGoshen Rd.
CrossesMdle Fork Little Beaver
Location0.2MI.S of S.R.165
RouteCounty Highway 61
StateOhio
Coordinates40.94236, -80.88326
Functional classUrban Local

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,717 (2015)
Projected traffic2,383 by 2035
Trucks5%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$20,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Goshen Rd. over Mdle Fork Little Beaver built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 1,717 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Goshen Rd. over Mdle Fork Little Beaver?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Goshen Rd. over Mdle Fork Little Beaver?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.