US Bridges

I.R. 77 over W Br Nimishillen CR

Fair

Stark County, Ohio · 1.31 MI N of SR 687 · Structure no. 7604327

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
99,400
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I.R. 77 over W Br Nimishillen CR is a concrete culvert carrying I.R. 77 over W Br Nimishillen CR in Stark County, Ohio. It was built in 1963, 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 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 99,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 137,967 by 2035. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI.R. 77
CrossesW Br Nimishillen CR
Location1.31 MI N of SR 687
RouteInterstate 77
CountyStark County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.841, -81.40358
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99,400 (2015)
Projected traffic137,967 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 W Br Nimishillen CR built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is I.R. 77 over W Br Nimishillen CR 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I.R. 77 over W Br Nimishillen CR carry?

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

How long is I.R. 77 over W Br Nimishillen CR?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns I.R. 77 over W Br Nimishillen CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.