US Bridges

Federal St. Niles over Mosquito Creek

FairPosted for load

Trumbull County, Ohio · E. of SR 169 W. 0F SR 46 · Structure no. 7835450

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
54 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,283
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Federal St. Niles over Mosquito Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Federal St. Niles over Mosquito Creek in Trumbull County, Ohio. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10,283 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,273 by 2035. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFederal St. Niles
CrossesMosquito Creek
LocationE. of SR 169 W. 0F SR 46
RouteCity Street 665
CountyTrumbull County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.18593, -80.76087
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,283 (2015)
Projected traffic14,273 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Federal St. Niles over Mosquito Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Federal St. Niles 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Federal St. Niles over Mosquito Creek carry?

About 10,283 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Federal St. Niles over Mosquito Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Federal St. Niles over Mosquito Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.