US Bridges

SR 5 over Norfolk Southern RR

Fair

Trumbull County, Ohio · 2.04 MI W of US 422 · Structure no. 7800207

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
306 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,833
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 5 over Norfolk Southern RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 5 over Norfolk Southern RR in Trumbull County, Ohio. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 7,833 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,872 by 2035. The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR 5
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location2.04 MI W of US 422
RouteState Highway 5
CountyTrumbull County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.23778, -80.89188
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length306 ft (93.3 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,833 (2015)
Projected traffic10,872 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 5 over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 5 over Norfolk Southern RR 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 SR 5 over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 7,833 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 5 over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 5 over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.