US Bridges

SR 5 over Over Norfolk Southern RR

Good

Trumbull County, Ohio · 3.16 MI E of SR 45 · Structure no. 7800967

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
161 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,849
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 5 over Over Norfolk Southern RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 5 over Over Norfolk Southern RR in Trumbull County, Ohio. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 55 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,849 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,610 by 2035. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 5
CrossesOver Norfolk Southern RR
Location3.16 MI E of SR 45
RouteState Highway 5
CountyTrumbull County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.27511, -80.78141
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,849 (2015)
Projected traffic20,610 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 5 over Over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is SR 5 over Over Norfolk Southern RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 5 over Over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 14,849 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 5 over Over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns SR 5 over Over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.