US Bridges

North Lima Rd. over Yellow Creek

Poor

Mahoning County, Ohio · 0.4MI.S of Western Rsrve · Structure no. 5056365

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,223
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Lima Rd. over Yellow Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying North Lima Rd. over Yellow Creek in Mahoning County, Ohio. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 4,223 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,862 by 2035. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNorth Lima Rd.
CrossesYellow Creek
Location0.4MI.S of Western Rsrve
RouteCounty Highway 163
StateOhio
Coordinates40.98244, -80.61799
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,223 (2015)
Projected traffic5,862 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$170,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Lima Rd. over Yellow Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Lima Rd. 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 North Lima Rd. over Yellow Creek carry?

About 4,223 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is North Lima Rd. over Yellow Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns North Lima Rd. over Yellow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.