US Bridges

SR 153 over Br Nimishillen Creek

Fair

Stark County, Ohio · 3.42 MI E of SR 43 · Structure no. 7605242

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,511
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 153 over Br Nimishillen Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 153 over Br Nimishillen Creek in Stark County, Ohio. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 5,511 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,649 by 2035. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 153
CrossesBr Nimishillen Creek
Location3.42 MI E of SR 43
RouteState Highway 153
CountyStark County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.82624, -81.30859
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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 spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,511 (2015)
Projected traffic7,649 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 SR 153 over Br Nimishillen Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 153 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 153 over Br Nimishillen Creek carry?

About 5,511 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 153 over Br Nimishillen Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns SR 153 over Br Nimishillen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.