US Bridges

Mccollum Rd. over Bears Den Creek

Fair

Mahoning County, Ohio · 0.047 East of Schenley · Structure no. 5058376

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,440
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mccollum Rd. over Bears Den Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Mccollum Rd. over Bears Den Creek in Mahoning County, Ohio. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 115 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 6,440 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,939 by 2035. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMccollum Rd.
CrossesBears Den Creek
Location0.047 East of Schenley
RouteCity Street 1037
CountyMahoning County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.08689, -80.69898
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,440 (2015)
Projected traffic8,939 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
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 statusListed on 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 Mccollum Rd. over Bears Den Creek built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is Mccollum Rd. over Bears Den Creek 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 Mccollum Rd. over Bears Den Creek carry?

About 6,440 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mccollum Rd. over Bears Den Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Mccollum Rd. over Bears Den Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.