US Bridges

CA3402 Baum over Nimishillen Creek

Good

Stark County, Ohio · 0.1 Mi. W. of C253 · Structure no. 7630379

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,570
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CA3402 Baum over Nimishillen Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CA3402 Baum over Nimishillen Creek in Stark County, Ohio. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 68 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,570 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,179 by 2035. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCA3402 Baum
CrossesNimishillen Creek
Location0.1 Mi. W. of C253
RouteCounty Highway T0288
CountyStark County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.7403, -81.366
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,570 (2015)
Projected traffic2,179 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$743 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CA3402 Baum over Nimishillen Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is CA3402 Baum over Nimishillen Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CA3402 Baum over Nimishillen Creek carry?

About 1,570 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CA3402 Baum over Nimishillen Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CA3402 Baum over Nimishillen Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.