US Bridges

Mahoning Ave. over Charlie Run

Fair

Mahoning County, Ohio · 0.2MI.E of S.E. River Rd. · Structure no. 5050111

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,371
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mahoning Ave. over Charlie Run is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mahoning Ave. over Charlie Run in Mahoning County, Ohio. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 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 3,371 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,679 by 2035. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMahoning Ave.
CrossesCharlie Run
Location0.2MI.E of S.E. River Rd.
RouteCounty Highway C0018
CountyMahoning County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.09494, -80.97223
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating64.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,371 (2015)
Projected traffic4,679 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$50,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mahoning Ave. over Charlie Run built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mahoning Ave. over Charlie Run 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 Mahoning Ave. over Charlie Run carry?

About 3,371 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mahoning Ave. over Charlie Run?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Mahoning Ave. over Charlie Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.