US Bridges

US 62 over Nimishillen CR & W&le RR

Good

Stark County, Ohio · 0.84 MI E of SR 43 · Structure no. 7602529

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
274 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
24,689
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 62 over Nimishillen CR & W&le RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 62 over Nimishillen CR & W&le RR in Stark County, Ohio. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 68 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 24,689 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,268 by 2035. The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 62
CrossesNimishillen CR & W&le RR
Location0.84 MI E of SR 43
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyStark County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.83081, -81.35098
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length274 ft (83.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,689 (2015)
Projected traffic34,268 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 62 over Nimishillen CR & W&le RR built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is US 62 over Nimishillen CR & W&le RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does US 62 over Nimishillen CR & W&le RR carry?

About 24,689 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 62 over Nimishillen CR & W&le RR?

The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns US 62 over Nimishillen CR & W&le RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.