Trumbull County, Ohio, prioritized long-lasting infrastructure when building the new bridge connecting Warren, OH, to the Youngstown Airport, home to the Youngstown Air Reserve Station. This strategic investment reflects the county's commitment to economic efficiency, safety, and sustainability. By choosing durable materials and innovative design, the county reduced long-term maintenance costs while ensuring reliable access for residents and businesses.

The bridge serves as a vital link for the community and supports economic growth by facilitating connections to the airport, a key hub for commerce and travel. Its strategic location near the base, where C-130J Hercules planes roar past weekly, underscores its importance not only as a community asset but also as critical infrastructure supporting national defense operations.

Ohio Structures brings specialized expertise in metalizing—a process that applies a protective zinc coating to steel, safeguarding it from corrosion and ensuring its longevity. Recognizing the vital role zinc plays in preserving structural steel, they are committed to delivering durable infrastructure. This commitment aligns perfectly with our shared mission to protect and enhance the resilience of steel structures.

While the beams for this project were too long for the galvanizing kettle, the state required a hot-dip galvanized, so the galvanizer utilized progressive dipping to ensure the beams were galvanized to specification. With precise splicing and attention to detail, the galvanizer seamlessly galvanized the oversized beams, delivering the high-quality protection that both the state and partners demand. This project highlights the shared dedication to creating infrastructure built to stand the test of time.

An ODOT engineer who originally worked on the King-Graves Rd. Bridge stated the "bridge is in great shape." The pictures available on ODOT's bridge inspection page are showing damage from almost 10 years ago from collisions with vehicles. Those areas of damage have yet to show any corrosion or deterioration of the coating system. So, in many ways, this HDG coating has really proven its durability, and long-lasting protection.

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