US Bridges

Valley DR 122 over Unnamed Gorge

Fair

Mahoning County, Ohio · On Pk DR .12 MI N Usr 62 · Structure no. 5059879

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
1986 count
Owner
Local
Local Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Valley DR 122 over Unnamed Gorge is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Valley DR 122 over Unnamed Gorge in Mahoning County, Ohio. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 100 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.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 694 by 2006. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesValley DR 122
CrossesUnnamed Gorge
LocationOn Pk DR .12 MI N Usr 62
RouteCity Street 80196
StateOhio
Coordinates41.06869, -80.6849
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (1986)
Projected traffic694 by 2006
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byLocal Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 Valley DR 122 over Unnamed Gorge built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Valley DR 122 over Unnamed Gorge 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Valley DR 122 over Unnamed Gorge carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (1986 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Valley DR 122 over Unnamed Gorge?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Valley DR 122 over Unnamed Gorge?

It is owned by the Local Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.