Western Reserve over Yellow Creek
PoorMahoning County, Ohio · 0.2MI.W of North Lima · Structure no. 5056314
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 16,431
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Western Reserve over Yellow Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Western Reserve over Yellow Creek 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 16,431 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,806 by 2035. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Western Reserve over Yellow Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is Western Reserve over Yellow Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Western Reserve over Yellow Creek carry?
About 16,431 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Western Reserve over Yellow Creek?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Western Reserve over Yellow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.