US Bridges

Poland Ave. over Gibson Run

Good

Mahoning County, Ohio · 0.5MI.W of Center St. · Structure no. 5058481

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,674
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Poland Ave. over Gibson Run is a concrete slab carrying Poland Ave. over Gibson Run in Mahoning County, Ohio. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,674 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,100 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPoland Ave.
CrossesGibson Run
Location0.5MI.W of Center St.
RouteCity Street M0500
CountyMahoning County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.08328, -80.63354
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,674 (2015)
Projected traffic5,100 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$13,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Poland Ave. over Gibson Run built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Poland Ave. over Gibson Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Poland Ave. over Gibson Run carry?

About 3,674 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Poland Ave. over Gibson Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Poland Ave. over Gibson Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.