US Bridges

NI2312 Eshelman over Branch East Nimishillen

Good

Stark County, Ohio · 0.4 Mi. S. of CR179 · Structure no. 7630611

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
1990 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NI2312 Eshelman over Branch East Nimishillen is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying NI2312 Eshelman over Branch East Nimishillen in Stark County, Ohio. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2024, 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 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,110 by 2010. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNI2312 Eshelman
CrossesBranch East Nimishillen
Location0.4 Mi. S. of CR179
RouteCounty Highway T178A
StateOhio
Coordinates40.84637, -81.22658
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (1990)
Projected traffic1,110 by 2010
Trucks5%
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 NI2312 Eshelman over Branch East Nimishillen built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is NI2312 Eshelman over Branch East Nimishillen 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 2024.

How much traffic does NI2312 Eshelman over Branch East Nimishillen carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NI2312 Eshelman over Branch East Nimishillen?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns NI2312 Eshelman over Branch East Nimishillen?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.