US Bridges

SR 5 over Mosquito Creek

Fair

Trumbull County, Ohio · 1.17 MI S of SR 305 · Structure no. 7801173

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
173 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,157
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 5 over Mosquito Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 5 over Mosquito Creek in Trumbull County, Ohio. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 77 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 11,157 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,486 by 2035. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 5
CrossesMosquito Creek
Location1.17 MI S of SR 305
RouteState Highway 5
CountyTrumbull County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.29533, -80.757
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,157 (2015)
Projected traffic15,486 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Mosquito Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is SR 5 over Mosquito 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 5 over Mosquito Creek carry?

About 11,157 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 5 over Mosquito Creek?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 5 over Mosquito Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.