US Bridges

Cross Drive over Lower Bears Den Run

Fair

Mahoning County, Ohio · 150 N of New Cross · Structure no. 5051004

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2021 count
Owner
Local
Local Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Cross Drive over Lower Bears Den Run is a masonry culvert carrying Cross Drive over Lower Bears Den Run in Mahoning County, Ohio. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 694 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCross Drive
CrossesLower Bears Den Run
Location150 N of New Cross
RouteCity Street 80187
CountyMahoning County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.08341, -80.69027
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2021)
Projected traffic694 by 2041
Trucks1%
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

OwnerLocal Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byLocal Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cross Drive over Lower Bears Den Run built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cross Drive over Lower Bears Den 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 Cross Drive over Lower Bears Den Run carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cross Drive over Lower Bears Den Run?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns Cross Drive over Lower Bears Den Run?

It is owned by the Local Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.