US Bridges

Jacobs Road over Mckelvey Lake

Good

Mahoning County, Ohio · Over Mckelvey Lake · Structure no. 5058554

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
490 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,240
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jacobs Road over Mckelvey Lake is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jacobs Road over Mckelvey Lake in Mahoning County, Ohio. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 2,240 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,109 by 2017. The structure is 490 ft (149.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesJacobs Road
CrossesMckelvey Lake
LocationOver Mckelvey Lake
RouteCounty Highway 516
CountyMahoning County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.10479, -80.58564
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length490 ft (149.4 m)
Longest span200 ft (61 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,240 (1997)
Projected traffic3,109 by 2017
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jacobs Road over Mckelvey Lake built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jacobs Road over Mckelvey Lake 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 Jacobs Road over Mckelvey Lake carry?

About 2,240 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Jacobs Road over Mckelvey Lake?

The structure is 490 ft (149.4 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Jacobs Road over Mckelvey Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.