US Bridges

Garland Avenue over Sugar Creek

Fair

Mahoning County, Ohio · At Parker St. Intsctn. · Structure no. 5060257

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
23 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
1995 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Garland Avenue over Sugar Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Garland Avenue over Sugar Creek in Mahoning County, Ohio. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,164 by 2015. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGarland Avenue
CrossesSugar Creek
LocationAt Parker St. Intsctn.
RouteCity Street 1092
CountyMahoning County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.10528, -80.62838
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span3 ft (0.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (1995)
Projected traffic4,164 by 2015
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Garland Avenue over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Garland Avenue over Sugar Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Garland Avenue over Sugar Creek carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Garland Avenue over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 3 ft (0.9 m).

Who owns Garland Avenue over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.