Ridge Avenue Bridge Removal
Sector: Bridge • Location: Youngstown, Ohio, United States
Source: AOL
The Ohio Department of Transportation is considering removing the 63-year-old Ridge Avenue Bridge over I-680 in Youngstown due to its structural deficiencies, history of beam strike incidents, and low usage. The bridge requires costly repairs estimated at $2.6 million for rehabilitation or $4.6 million for replacement. The removal is proposed as part of the ongoing I-680 rehabilitation project, wi
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Bridge
- Location
- Youngstown, Ohio, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- AOL
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Taiyo status | Prospective |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Ohio Department of Transportation is considering removing the 63-year-old Ridge Avenue Bridge over I-680 in Youngstown due to its structural deficiencies, history of beam strike incidents, and low usage. The bridge requires costly repairs estimated at $2.6 million for rehabilitation or $4.6 million for replacement. The removal is proposed as part of the ongoing I-680 rehabilitation project, with a preliminary removal construction cost estimate of $600,000. Local residents and officials have expressed concerns about the impact of the removal on the neighborhood and future economic development. |
Original sector | Transportation |
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Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Ohio |
City | Youngstown |
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Source | AOL |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Bridge |
Article published date | 2026-07-17 |
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