US Bridges

SR 172 over W Br Nimishillen CR

Good

Stark County, Ohio · 0.25 MI E of Ir 77 · Structure no. 7605382

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24,412
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 172 over W Br Nimishillen CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 172 over W Br Nimishillen CR in Stark County, Ohio. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 24,412 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,884 by 2035. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 172
CrossesW Br Nimishillen CR
Location0.25 MI E of Ir 77
RouteState Highway 172
CountyStark County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.80072, -81.39084
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,412 (2015)
Projected traffic33,884 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 172 over W Br Nimishillen CR built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 172 over W Br Nimishillen CR 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 172 over W Br Nimishillen CR carry?

About 24,412 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 172 over W Br Nimishillen CR?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns SR 172 over W Br Nimishillen CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.