US Bridges

SR 172 over Br Nimishillen Creek

Fair

Stark County, Ohio · 0.70 MI E of SR 43 · Structure no. 7600933

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,293
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 172 over Br Nimishillen Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 172 over Br Nimishillen Creek in Stark County, Ohio. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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.

It carries about 5,293 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,347 by 2035. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 172
CrossesBr Nimishillen Creek
Location0.70 MI E of SR 43
RouteState Highway 172
CountyStark County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.79502, -81.35805
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,293 (2015)
Projected traffic7,347 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 172 over Br Nimishillen Creek built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 172 over Br Nimishillen 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 SR 172 over Br Nimishillen Creek carry?

About 5,293 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 172 over Br Nimishillen Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns SR 172 over Br Nimishillen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.