US Bridges

Middletown Rd. over Middle Frk Lte Beaver CR

PoorPosted for load

Mahoning County, Ohio · 0.3MI.W of S.R.45 · Structure no. 5044251

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
171
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Middletown Rd. over Middle Frk Lte Beaver CR is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Middletown Rd. over Middle Frk Lte Beaver CR in Mahoning County, Ohio. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 171 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 237 by 2035. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMiddletown Rd.
CrossesMiddle Frk Lte Beaver CR
Location0.3MI.W of S.R.45
RouteCounty Highway 28
StateOhio
Coordinates40.95906, -80.8642
Functional classRural 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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic171 (2015)
Projected traffic237 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$10,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Middletown Rd. over Middle Frk Lte Beaver CR built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Middletown Rd. over Middle Frk Lte Beaver CR 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 Middletown Rd. over Middle Frk Lte Beaver CR carry?

About 171 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Middletown Rd. over Middle Frk Lte Beaver CR?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Middletown Rd. over Middle Frk Lte Beaver CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.