US Bridges

Schenley Ave. over Bears Den Run

Fair

Mahoning County, Ohio · 0.1MI.N of Mccollum Rd. · Structure no. 5058333

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,531
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schenley Ave. over Bears Den Run is a concrete slab carrying Schenley Ave. over Bears Den Run in Mahoning County, Ohio. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 5 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 9,531 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,229 by 2035. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSchenley Ave.
CrossesBears Den Run
Location0.1MI.N of Mccollum Rd.
RouteCity Street 309
CountyMahoning County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.0874, -80.69983
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,531 (2015)
Projected traffic13,229 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$10,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Schenley Ave. over Bears Den Run built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Schenley Ave. over Bears Den Run 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 Schenley Ave. over Bears Den Run carry?

About 9,531 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Schenley Ave. over Bears Den Run?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Schenley Ave. over Bears Den Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.