US Bridges

SR 5 over Mahoning River

Fair

Trumbull County, Ohio · 1.00 MI W of US 422 · Structure no. 7800363

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
227 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,017
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 1972 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 53 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 6,017 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,352 by 2035. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 5
CrossesMahoning River
Location1.00 MI W of US 422
RouteState Highway 5
CountyTrumbull County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.25191, -80.88747
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length227 ft (69.2 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,017 (2015)
Projected traffic8,352 by 2035
Trucks10%
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 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

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 6,017 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 5 over Mahoning River?

The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 5 over Mahoning River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.