US Bridges

West Market Street over Mahoning River

Poor

Trumbull County, Ohio · S.W. of War. Cty. Square · Structure no. 7835566

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
235 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,521
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Market Street over Mahoning River is a concrete continuous frame carrying West Market Street over Mahoning River in Trumbull County, Ohio. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 11,521 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,991 by 2035. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWest Market Street
CrossesMahoning River
LocationS.W. of War. Cty. Square
RouteCity Street WMRKT
StateOhio
Coordinates41.23607, -80.82128
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length235 ft (71.6 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,521 (2015)
Projected traffic15,991 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Market Street over Mahoning River built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Market Street over Mahoning River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does West Market Street over Mahoning River carry?

About 11,521 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is West Market Street over Mahoning River?

The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns West Market Street over Mahoning River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.