US Bridges

US 422 over Mahoning River

Good

Trumbull County, Ohio · 5.68 MI E of SR 534 · Structure no. 7807015

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
369 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,148
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 422 over Mahoning River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 422 over Mahoning River in Trumbull County, Ohio. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 84 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,148 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,697 by 2035. The structure is 369 ft (112.5 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 422
CrossesMahoning River
Location5.68 MI E of SR 534
RouteU.S. Route 422
StateOhio
Coordinates41.25781, -80.86533
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length369 ft (112.5 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,148 (2015)
Projected traffic12,697 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 US 422 over Mahoning River built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is US 422 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 422 over Mahoning River carry?

About 9,148 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 422 over Mahoning River?

The structure is 369 ft (112.5 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns US 422 over Mahoning River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.