US Bridges

Gibson Rd. over Meander Creek

Fair

Mahoning County, Ohio · 0.1MI.E of Lipkey Rd. · Structure no. 5048265

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
222
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gibson Rd. over Meander Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Gibson Rd. over Meander Creek in Mahoning County, Ohio. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 222 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 308 by 2035. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGibson Rd.
CrossesMeander Creek
Location0.1MI.E of Lipkey Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 118
CountyMahoning County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.06224, -80.82255
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic222 (2015)
Projected traffic308 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$15,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gibson Rd. over Meander Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gibson Rd. over Meander Creek 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 Gibson Rd. over Meander Creek carry?

About 222 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Gibson Rd. over Meander Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Gibson Rd. over Meander Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.