US Bridges

North Lima Rd. over Burgess Run

Fair

Mahoning County, Ohio · 0.3MI.S of Walker Mill · Structure no. 5052165

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,690
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Lima Rd. over Burgess Run is a concrete tee beam carrying North Lima Rd. over Burgess Run in Mahoning County, Ohio. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 4,690 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,510 by 2035. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth Lima Rd.
CrossesBurgess Run
Location0.3MI.S of Walker Mill
RouteCounty Highway 163
CountyMahoning County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.00304, -80.61
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,690 (2015)
Projected traffic6,510 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$500,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Lima Rd. over Burgess Run built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Lima Rd. over Burgess 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 North Lima Rd. over Burgess Run carry?

About 4,690 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is North Lima Rd. over Burgess Run?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns North Lima Rd. over Burgess Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.