US Bridges

SR 45 over Mahoning River

Good

Trumbull County, Ohio · 0.72 MI W of US 422 · Structure no. 7802080

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
317 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,173
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 45 over Mahoning River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 45 over Mahoning River in Trumbull County, Ohio. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 12,173 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,896 by 2035. The structure is 317 ft (96.6 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 45
CrossesMahoning River
Location0.72 MI W of US 422
RouteState Highway 45
StateOhio
Coordinates41.2433, -80.82769
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length317 ft (96.6 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,173 (2015)
Projected traffic16,896 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 45 over Mahoning River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 45 over Mahoning River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 45 over Mahoning River carry?

About 12,173 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 45 over Mahoning River?

The structure is 317 ft (96.6 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns SR 45 over Mahoning River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.