US Bridges

SR 5 over Br Mahoning River

Good

Portage County, Ohio · 0.93 MI E of SR 14 · Structure no. 6700160

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
178 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,681
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 5 over Br Mahoning River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 5 over Br Mahoning River in Portage County, Ohio. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,681 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,661 by 2035. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 5
CrossesBr Mahoning River
Location0.93 MI E of SR 14
RouteState Highway 5
StateOhio
Coordinates41.15479, -81.19824
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,681 (2015)
Projected traffic10,661 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 5 over Br Mahoning River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 5 over Br Mahoning River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 5 over Br Mahoning River carry?

About 7,681 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 5 over Br Mahoning River?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns SR 5 over Br Mahoning River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.