US Bridges

Ellsworth Rd. over Milton Reservoir

Good

Mahoning County, Ohio · 0.5MI.W of S.E.River Rd. · Structure no. 5050324

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
382 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,171
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ellsworth Rd. over Milton Reservoir is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ellsworth Rd. over Milton Reservoir in Mahoning County, Ohio. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,171 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,625 by 2035. The structure is 382 ft (116.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesEllsworth Rd.
CrossesMilton Reservoir
Location0.5MI.W of S.E.River Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 116
StateOhio
Coordinates41.06642, -80.96942
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length382 ft (116.4 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,171 (2015)
Projected traffic1,625 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$35,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ellsworth Rd. over Milton Reservoir built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ellsworth Rd. over Milton Reservoir in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Ellsworth Rd. over Milton Reservoir carry?

About 1,171 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ellsworth Rd. over Milton Reservoir?

The structure is 382 ft (116.4 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Ellsworth Rd. over Milton Reservoir?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.