US Bridges

US 422 over Chocolate Run

Fair

Trumbull County, Ohio · 4.35 MI E of SR 534 · Structure no. 7806965

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1948
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,795
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 422 over Chocolate Run is a concrete culvert carrying US 422 over Chocolate Run in Trumbull County, Ohio. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1948, so it is 86 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 13,795 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,147 by 2035. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 422
CrossesChocolate Run
Location4.35 MI E of SR 534
RouteU.S. Route 422
CountyTrumbull County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.26707, -80.8848
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,795 (2015)
Projected traffic19,147 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
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 US 422 over Chocolate Run built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1948.

What condition is US 422 over Chocolate Run 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 422 over Chocolate Run carry?

About 13,795 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 422 over Chocolate Run?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns US 422 over Chocolate Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.