US Bridges

Kiwatha Road over Stream North of Onista

Fair

Mahoning County, Ohio · Btw. Anoka Ln. & Onista · Structure no. 5060346

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,800
1995 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kiwatha Road over Stream North of Onista is a concrete arch - deck carrying Kiwatha Road over Stream North of Onista in Mahoning County, Ohio. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 93 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,498 by 2015. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKiwatha Road
CrossesStream North of Onista
LocationBtw. Anoka Ln. & Onista
RouteCity Street 952
CountyMahoning County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.06621, -80.6779
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (1995)
Projected traffic2,498 by 2015
Trucks5%
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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kiwatha Road over Stream North of Onista built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Kiwatha Road over Stream North of Onista 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 Kiwatha Road over Stream North of Onista carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Kiwatha Road over Stream North of Onista?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Kiwatha Road over Stream North of Onista?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.