US Bridges

Dewey Ave. over Gibson Run Y&s RR

Fair

Mahoning County, Ohio · 0.3MI.E of Market St. · Structure no. 5058406

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
278 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
1986 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dewey Ave. over Gibson Run Y&s RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dewey Ave. over Gibson Run Y&s RR in Mahoning County, Ohio. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 67 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 2,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,192 by 2006. The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDewey Ave.
CrossesGibson Run Y&s RR
Location0.3MI.E of Market St.
RouteCity Street 318
CountyMahoning County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.07622, -80.65382
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length278 ft (84.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (1986)
Projected traffic3,192 by 2006
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$100,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dewey Ave. over Gibson Run Y&s RR built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Dewey Ave. over Gibson Run Y&s RR 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 Dewey Ave. over Gibson Run Y&s RR carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is Dewey Ave. over Gibson Run Y&s RR?

The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Dewey Ave. over Gibson Run Y&s RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.