US Bridges

SR 5 over Mahoning River

Fair

Trumbull County, Ohio · 1.80 MI E of SR 534 · Structure no. 7800150

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,695
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 5 over Mahoning River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 5 over Mahoning River in Trumbull County, Ohio. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 65 years old, older 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 5,695 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,905 by 2035. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 5
CrossesMahoning River
Location1.80 MI E of SR 534
RouteState Highway 5
CountyTrumbull County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.21556, -80.9449
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,695 (2015)
Projected traffic7,905 by 2035
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 Mahoning River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is SR 5 over 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 5 over Mahoning River carry?

About 5,695 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 5 over Mahoning River?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 5 over Mahoning River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.