US Bridges

Wayland Road over W. Branch Mahoning River

Fair

Portage County, Ohio · 1.0 Mi. S. of SR 5 · Structure no. 6738575

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
105
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wayland Road over W. Branch Mahoning River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wayland Road over W. Branch Mahoning River in Portage County, Ohio. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 105 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 146 by 2042. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWayland Road
CrossesW. Branch Mahoning River
Location1.0 Mi. S. of SR 5
RouteCounty Highway C132H
CountyPortage County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.15722, -81.07139
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2015)
Projected traffic146 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Wayland Road over W. Branch Mahoning River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wayland Road over W. Branch Mahoning River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Wayland Road over W. Branch Mahoning River carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Wayland Road over W. Branch Mahoning River?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Wayland Road over W. Branch Mahoning River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.