US Bridges

Liberty St. Girard over Mah River B&o-Pc-Erie RR

Fair

Trumbull County, Ohio · 0.4 Mi. E. of C.H. 65 · Structure no. 7839901

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
608 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,475
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Liberty St. Girard over Mah River B&o-Pc-Erie RR is a concrete arch - deck carrying Liberty St. Girard over Mah River B&o-Pc-Erie RR in Trumbull County, Ohio. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 8,475 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,763 by 2035. The structure is 608 ft (185.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLiberty St. Girard
CrossesMah River B&o-Pc-Erie RR
Location0.4 Mi. E. of C.H. 65
RouteCity Street 1103
CountyTrumbull County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.15398, -80.70666
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length608 ft (185.3 m)
Longest span203 ft (61.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,475 (2015)
Projected traffic11,763 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Liberty St. Girard over Mah River B&o-Pc-Erie RR built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Liberty St. Girard over Mah River B&o-Pc-Erie RR 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 Liberty St. Girard over Mah River B&o-Pc-Erie RR carry?

About 8,475 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Liberty St. Girard over Mah River B&o-Pc-Erie RR?

The structure is 608 ft (185.3 m) long with a longest span of 203 ft (61.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Liberty St. Girard over Mah River B&o-Pc-Erie RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.