US Bridges

Middletown Rd. over Evans Lake

Fair

Mahoning County, Ohio · 0.8MI.W of Sprinfield · Structure no. 5056284

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,300
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Middletown Rd. over Evans Lake is a concrete tee beam carrying Middletown Rd. over Evans Lake in Mahoning County, Ohio. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,192 by 2035. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMiddletown Rd.
CrossesEvans Lake
Location0.8MI.W of Sprinfield
RouteCounty Highway 28
CountyMahoning County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.95845, -80.62841
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2015)
Projected traffic3,192 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$212,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Middletown Rd. over Evans Lake built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Middletown Rd. over Evans Lake 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 Middletown Rd. over Evans Lake carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Middletown Rd. over Evans Lake?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Middletown Rd. over Evans Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.