PL1236 Easton over Midd Branch Nimishillen
PoorStark County, Ohio · 0.6 Mi. E. of TR192 · Structure no. 7631200
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 76 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,500
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
PL1236 Easton over Midd Branch Nimishillen is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying PL1236 Easton over Midd Branch Nimishillen in Stark County, Ohio. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older 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.
It carries about 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,798 by 2035. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was PL1236 Easton over Midd Branch Nimishillen built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is PL1236 Easton over Midd Branch Nimishillen 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 PL1236 Easton over Midd Branch Nimishillen carry?
About 8,500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is PL1236 Easton over Midd Branch Nimishillen?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns PL1236 Easton over Midd Branch Nimishillen?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.