US Bridges

Newton Falls Rd. over Duck Creek

Fair

Mahoning County, Ohio · 0.1MI.S of Gladstone Rd. · Structure no. 5050219

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Newton Falls Rd. over Duck Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Newton Falls Rd. over Duck Creek in Mahoning County, Ohio. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 319 by 2035. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNewton Falls Rd.
CrossesDuck Creek
Location0.1MI.S of Gladstone Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 51
CountyMahoning County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.12419, -80.92514
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.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.7 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2015)
Projected traffic319 by 2035
Trucks7%
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$30,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Newton Falls Rd. over Duck Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Newton Falls Rd. over Duck 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 Newton Falls Rd. over Duck Creek carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Newton Falls Rd. over Duck Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Newton Falls Rd. over Duck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.