US Bridges

South Schenley Ave over Axe Factory Run

Fair

Mahoning County, Ohio · Btw. Dgwd. Dr. & Hillgate · Structure no. 5060451

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,126
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Schenley Ave over Axe Factory Run is a masonry arch - deck carrying South Schenley Ave over Axe Factory Run in Mahoning County, Ohio. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 5,126 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,115 by 2035. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSouth Schenley Ave
CrossesAxe Factory Run
LocationBtw. Dgwd. Dr. & Hillgate
RouteCity Street SCHEN
CountyMahoning County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.07806, -80.6998
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,126 (2015)
Projected traffic7,115 by 2035
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 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 South Schenley Ave over Axe Factory Run built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Schenley Ave over Axe Factory Run 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 South Schenley Ave over Axe Factory Run carry?

About 5,126 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is South Schenley Ave over Axe Factory Run?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns South Schenley Ave over Axe Factory Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.