US Bridges

Twelfth St. over Island Creek

Fair

Mahoning County, Ohio · 0.5MI.N of Heister Rd. · Structure no. 5054214

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
693
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twelfth St. over Island Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Twelfth St. over Island Creek in Mahoning County, Ohio. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 693 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 962 by 2035. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTwelfth St.
CrossesIsland Creek
Location0.5MI.N of Heister Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 23
StateOhio
Coordinates40.97314, -81.0126
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic693 (2015)
Projected traffic962 by 2035
Trucks2%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$16,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Twelfth St. over Island Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Twelfth St. over Island Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Twelfth St. over Island Creek carry?

About 693 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Twelfth St. over Island Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Twelfth St. over Island Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.