US Bridges

Lake Park Blvd. over Mahoning River

Fair

Mahoning County, Ohio · 0.6MI.E of Bandy Rd. · Structure no. 5054397

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,364
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Park Blvd. over Mahoning River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lake Park Blvd. over Mahoning River in Mahoning County, Ohio. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 1,364 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,893 by 2035. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLake Park Blvd.
CrossesMahoning River
Location0.6MI.E of Bandy Rd.
RouteCounty Highway C0268
StateOhio
Coordinates40.91492, -81.06216
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.7 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,364 (2015)
Projected traffic1,893 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$100,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lake Park Blvd. over Mahoning River built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake Park Blvd. 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Lake Park Blvd. over Mahoning River carry?

About 1,364 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lake Park Blvd. over Mahoning River?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Park Blvd. over Mahoning River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.