US Bridges

SR 153 over Nimishillen Creek

Fair

Stark County, Ohio · 0.26 MI W of SR 44 · Structure no. 7605269

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,733
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 153 over Nimishillen Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 153 over Nimishillen Creek in Stark County, Ohio. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 8,733 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,121 by 2035. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 153
CrossesNimishillen Creek
Location0.26 MI W of SR 44
RouteState Highway 153
CountyStark County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.837, -81.26426
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,733 (2015)
Projected traffic12,121 by 2035
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Nimishillen Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 153 over 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 Nimishillen Creek carry?

About 8,733 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 153 over Nimishillen Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 153 over Nimishillen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.