US Bridges

SR 5 over Walnut Creek

Good

Trumbull County, Ohio · 0.62 MI E of SR 46 · Structure no. 7801211

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,704
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 5 over Walnut Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 5 over Walnut Creek in Trumbull County, Ohio. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 5,704 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,917 by 2035. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 5
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location0.62 MI E of SR 46
RouteState Highway 5
StateOhio
Coordinates41.32949, -80.72493
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.6 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,704 (2015)
Projected traffic7,917 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-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 Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 5 over Walnut Creek 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 Walnut Creek carry?

About 5,704 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 5 over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 5 over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.