US Bridges

I.R. 77 over Nimishillen Creek

Good

Stark County, Ohio · 0.12 MI N of SR 800 · Structure no. 7603363

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
216 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,261
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I.R. 77 over Nimishillen Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I.R. 77 over Nimishillen Creek in Stark County, Ohio. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 26,261 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,450 by 2035. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI.R. 77
CrossesNimishillen Creek
Location0.12 MI N of SR 800
RouteInterstate 77
StateOhio
Coordinates40.77391, -81.38628
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,261 (2015)
Projected traffic36,450 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I.R. 77 over Nimishillen Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is I.R. 77 over Nimishillen Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I.R. 77 over Nimishillen Creek carry?

About 26,261 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is I.R. 77 over Nimishillen Creek?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I.R. 77 over Nimishillen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.