US Bridges

First St. over Mahoning River

Fair

Mahoning County, Ohio · Over Mahoning River · Structure no. 5052149

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Arch - Thru
Steel
Length
297 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,428
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

First St. over Mahoning River is a steel arch - thru carrying First St. over Mahoning River in Mahoning County, Ohio. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 1,428 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,982 by 2035. The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFirst St.
CrossesMahoning River
LocationOver Mahoning River
RouteCity Street 196
CountyMahoning County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.03596, -80.53623
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 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 rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length297 ft (90.5 m)
Longest span240 ft (73.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,428 (2015)
Projected traffic1,982 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$80,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was First St. over Mahoning River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is First St. over Mahoning River 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 First St. over Mahoning River carry?

About 1,428 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is First St. over Mahoning River?

The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long with a longest span of 240 ft (73.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns First St. over Mahoning River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.