US Bridges

PL0937 East Maple over West Branch Nimishillen

GoodPosted for load

Stark County, Ohio · 0.1 Mi. E. of TR194 · Structure no. 7631251

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
59 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,373
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

PL0937 East Maple over West Branch Nimishillen is a concrete continuous slab carrying PL0937 East Maple over West Branch Nimishillen in Stark County, Ohio. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 67 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10,373 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,398 by 2035. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPL0937 East Maple
CrossesWest Branch Nimishillen
Location0.1 Mi. E. of TR194
RouteCity Street MEMPL
StateOhio
Coordinates40.87525, -81.38143
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,373 (2015)
Projected traffic14,398 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 PL0937 East Maple over West Branch Nimishillen built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is PL0937 East Maple over West Branch 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does PL0937 East Maple over West Branch Nimishillen carry?

About 10,373 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is PL0937 East Maple over West Branch Nimishillen?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns PL0937 East Maple over West Branch Nimishillen?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.