US Bridges

I.R. 77 over Nimishillen Creek

Good

Stark County, Ohio · 0.67 MI N of US 62 · Structure no. 7604297

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
149 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
99,400
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 1963 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 62 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 99,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 137,967 by 2035. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 124 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI.R. 77
CrossesNimishillen Creek
Location0.67 MI N of US 62
RouteInterstate 77
CountyStark County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.83753, -81.40017
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width124 ft (37.8 m)
Roadway width121 ft (36.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99,400 (2015)
Projected traffic137,967 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-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 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

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 April 2024.

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

About 99,400 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

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

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 124 ft wide.

Who owns I.R. 77 over Nimishillen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.