US Bridges

Kirk Rd. over Meander Reservoir

Fair

Mahoning County, Ohio · 0.8MI.E of Lipkey RD · Structure no. 5048257

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,318
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kirk Rd. over Meander Reservoir is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kirk Rd. over Meander Reservoir in Mahoning County, Ohio. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 2,318 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,217 by 2035. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKirk Rd.
CrossesMeander Reservoir
Location0.8MI.E of Lipkey RD
RouteCounty Highway 146
CountyMahoning County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.06932, -80.81002
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,318 (2015)
Projected traffic3,217 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 Kirk Rd. over Meander Reservoir built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kirk Rd. over Meander Reservoir 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 Kirk Rd. over Meander Reservoir carry?

About 2,318 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Kirk Rd. over Meander Reservoir?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Kirk Rd. over Meander Reservoir?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.