US Bridges

Parker Street over Sugar Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Mahoning County, Ohio · 0.6 MI W of Lansdowne Blv · Structure no. 5060419

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,500
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parker Street over Sugar Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Parker Street over Sugar Creek in Mahoning County, Ohio. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 2,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,470 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesParker Street
CrossesSugar Creek
Location0.6 MI W of Lansdowne Blv
RouteCity Street 1172
StateOhio
Coordinates41.10516, -80.62819
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2021)
Projected traffic3,470 by 2041
Trucks—
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Parker Street over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parker Street over Sugar Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Parker Street over Sugar Creek carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Parker Street over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Parker Street over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.