US Bridges

Gibson Street over Youngstown & Southern RR

Fair

Mahoning County, Ohio · 400 Ft. S. of Williamson · Structure no. 5060265

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,098
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gibson Street over Youngstown & Southern RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gibson Street over Youngstown & Southern RR in Mahoning County, Ohio. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 70 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 1,098 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,524 by 2035. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGibson Street
CrossesYoungstown & Southern RR
Location400 Ft. S. of Williamson
RouteCity Street MIBSN
CountyMahoning County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.08533, -80.64295
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating97.6 US tons
Inventory rating58.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,098 (2015)
Projected traffic1,524 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$16,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Gibson Street over Youngstown & Southern RR built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Gibson Street over Youngstown & Southern RR 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 Gibson Street over Youngstown & Southern RR carry?

About 1,098 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gibson Street over Youngstown & Southern RR?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Gibson Street over Youngstown & Southern RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.