US Bridges

SR 5 over Chocolate Run

Fair

Trumbull County, Ohio · 0.50 MI W of US 422 · Structure no. 7800428

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,017
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 5 over Chocolate Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 5 over Chocolate Run 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 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 5
CrossesChocolate Run
Location0.50 MI W of US 422
RouteState Highway 5
CountyTrumbull County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.25805, -80.88325
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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 Chocolate Run built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is SR 5 over Chocolate Run 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 Chocolate Run carry?

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

How long is SR 5 over Chocolate Run?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 5 over Chocolate Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.