US Bridges

SR 5 over Youngs Run Creek

Fair

Trumbull County, Ohio · 0.25 MI E of SR 45 · Structure no. 7800789

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,536
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 5 over Youngs Run Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 5 over Youngs Run Creek in Trumbull County, Ohio. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 56 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 5 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 14,536 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,176 by 2035. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 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
CrossesYoungs Run Creek
Location0.25 MI E of SR 45
RouteState Highway 5
CountyTrumbull County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.27569, -80.83719
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,536 (2015)
Projected traffic20,176 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 Youngs Run Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is SR 5 over Youngs Run Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 5 over Youngs Run Creek carry?

About 14,536 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 5 over Youngs Run Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 5 over Youngs Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.