West Avenue over Closed (mahoning River)
PoorClosed to trafficMahoning County, Ohio · 0.2 Mi. N. of Mahoning Av · Structure no. 5060524
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 286 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Avenue over Closed (mahoning River) is a steel truss - thru carrying West Avenue over Closed (mahoning River) in Mahoning County, Ohio. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 0 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 167 by 2041. The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Superstructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West Avenue over Closed (mahoning River) built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.
What condition is West Avenue over Closed (mahoning River) 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 West Avenue over Closed (mahoning River) carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.
How long is West Avenue over Closed (mahoning River)?
The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long with a longest span of 280 ft (85.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns West Avenue over Closed (mahoning River)?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.