US Bridges

Federal Plaza East over NS RR & Crab Creek

Fair

Mahoning County, Ohio · 260 Ft W of Wilson Ave · Structure no. 5060842

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
260 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,033
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Federal Plaza East over NS RR & Crab Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Federal Plaza East over NS RR & Crab Creek in Mahoning County, Ohio. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 3,033 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,210 by 2035. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFederal Plaza East
CrossesNS RR & Crab Creek
Location260 Ft W of Wilson Ave
RouteCity Street 2207
CountyMahoning County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.09605, -80.63943
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,033 (2015)
Projected traffic4,210 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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 Federal Plaza East over NS RR & Crab Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Federal Plaza East over NS RR & Crab Creek 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 Federal Plaza East over NS RR & Crab Creek carry?

About 3,033 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Federal Plaza East over NS RR & Crab Creek?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Federal Plaza East over NS RR & Crab Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.