US Bridges

N Center Street over NS & CSX Railroads

Good

Mahoning County, Ohio · 2040 Ft N of Poland Ave · Structure no. 5060102

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
204 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,171
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Center Street over NS & CSX Railroads is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N Center Street over NS & CSX Railroads in Mahoning County, Ohio. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 16,171 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,445 by 2035. The structure is 204 ft (62.1 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesN Center Street
CrossesNS & CSX Railroads
Location2040 Ft N of Poland Ave
RouteCounty Highway C0529
StateOhio
Coordinates41.08098, -80.62032
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length204 ft (62.1 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.5 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,171 (2015)
Projected traffic22,445 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N Center Street over NS & CSX Railroads built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Center Street over NS & CSX Railroads 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does N Center Street over NS & CSX Railroads carry?

About 16,171 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N Center Street over NS & CSX Railroads?

The structure is 204 ft (62.1 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.5 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns N Center Street over NS & CSX Railroads?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.