US Bridges

South Ave (CR151) over Youngstown & Southern RR

Poor

Mahoning County, Ohio · 1/8 Mi. S. of Williamson · Structure no. 5060745

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,100
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Ave (CR151) over Youngstown & Southern RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Ave (CR151) over Youngstown & Southern RR in Mahoning County, Ohio. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 68 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 3 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.

It carries about 9,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,631 by 2035. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSouth Ave (CR151)
CrossesYoungstown & Southern RR
Location1/8 Mi. S. of Williamson
RouteCity Street C0151
StateOhio
Coordinates41.08464, -80.64633
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.1 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,100 (2015)
Projected traffic12,631 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was South Ave (CR151) over Youngstown & Southern RR built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is South Ave (CR151) over Youngstown & Southern RR 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 South Ave (CR151) over Youngstown & Southern RR carry?

About 9,100 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is South Ave (CR151) over Youngstown & Southern RR?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns South Ave (CR151) over Youngstown & Southern RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.