US Bridges

MA3032 Nimishil Ch over Swartz Ditch

PoorPosted for load

Stark County, Ohio · 0.6 Mi. W. of Miller Ave. · Structure no. 7630506

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
324
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

MA3032 Nimishil Ch over Swartz Ditch is a steel culvert carrying MA3032 Nimishil Ch over Swartz Ditch in Stark County, Ohio. It was built in 1980, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMA3032 Nimishil Ch
CrossesSwartz Ditch
Location0.6 Mi. W. of Miller Ave.
RouteCounty Highway T0048
CountyStark County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.9256, -81.30318
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2015)
Projected traffic450 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
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 MA3032 Nimishil Ch over Swartz Ditch built?

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

What condition is MA3032 Nimishil Ch over Swartz Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does MA3032 Nimishil Ch over Swartz Ditch carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is MA3032 Nimishil Ch over Swartz Ditch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m).

Who owns MA3032 Nimishil Ch over Swartz Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.