US Bridges

Bears Den Drive over Dividing Sycamore

Fair

Mahoning County, Ohio · At West DR & Bears Den · Structure no. 5051006

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 2019
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

Bears Den Drive over Dividing Sycamore is a masonry culvert carrying Bears Den Drive over Dividing Sycamore in Mahoning County, Ohio. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 103 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, projected to reach 694 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBears Den Drive
CrossesDividing Sycamore
LocationAt West DR & Bears Den
RouteCity Street 80195
CountyMahoning County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.08436, -80.68364
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
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 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
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bears Den Drive over Dividing Sycamore built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Bears Den Drive over Dividing Sycamore 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 Bears Den Drive over Dividing Sycamore carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Bears Den Drive over Dividing Sycamore?

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

Who owns Bears Den Drive over Dividing Sycamore?

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