US Bridges

Old Furnace Rd. over Mill Creek in Park

FairClosed to traffic

Mahoning County, Ohio · 0.9MI.E of Bears Den Rd. · Structure no. 5058392

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
145 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
1979 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Furnace Rd. over Mill Creek in Park is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Furnace Rd. over Mill Creek in Park in Mahoning County, Ohio. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 1,800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,498 by 1999. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld Furnace Rd.
CrossesMill Creek in Park
Location0.9MI.E of Bears Den Rd.
RouteCity Street 316
StateOhio
Coordinates41.0834, -80.68013
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (1979)
Projected traffic2,498 by 1999
Trucks—
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 Old Furnace Rd. over Mill Creek in Park built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Furnace Rd. over Mill Creek in Park 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 Old Furnace Rd. over Mill Creek in Park carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (1979 count).

How long is Old Furnace Rd. over Mill Creek in Park?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Old Furnace Rd. over Mill Creek in Park?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.