US Bridges

JA1366 Whipple over Zimber Ditch

Fair

Stark County, Ohio · 0.2 Mi. N. of CR98 · Structure no. 7630018

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,300
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

JA1366 Whipple over Zimber Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying JA1366 Whipple over Zimber Ditch in Stark County, Ohio. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 45 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 19,300 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,788 by 2033. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJA1366 Whipple
CrossesZimber Ditch
Location0.2 Mi. N. of CR98
RouteCounty Highway C0214
CountyStark County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.87404, -81.42251
Functional classUrban Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,300 (2013)
Projected traffic26,788 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 JA1366 Whipple over Zimber Ditch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is JA1366 Whipple over Zimber Ditch 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does JA1366 Whipple over Zimber Ditch carry?

About 19,300 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is JA1366 Whipple over Zimber Ditch?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns JA1366 Whipple over Zimber Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.