US Bridges

Walker Mill Dr. over Burgess Run

Fair

Mahoning County, Ohio · 0.3MI.W of North Lima Dr. · Structure no. 5052297

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,227
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walker Mill Dr. over Burgess Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Walker Mill Dr. over Burgess Run in Mahoning County, Ohio. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 2,227 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,091 by 2035. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWalker Mill Dr.
CrossesBurgess Run
Location0.3MI.W of North Lima Dr.
RouteCounty Highway 78
CountyMahoning County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.00566, -80.61415
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,227 (2015)
Projected traffic3,091 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$120,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Walker Mill Dr. over Burgess Run built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walker Mill Dr. 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 Walker Mill Dr. over Burgess Run carry?

About 2,227 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Walker Mill Dr. over Burgess Run?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Walker Mill Dr. over Burgess Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.