US Bridges

PL1710 Schneider over West Branch Nimishillen

Fair

Stark County, Ohio · 1.0 Mi. W. of SR43 · Structure no. 7631316

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,298
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

PL1710 Schneider over West Branch Nimishillen is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying PL1710 Schneider over West Branch Nimishillen in Stark County, Ohio. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 72 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,298 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,966 by 2035. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPL1710 Schneider
CrossesWest Branch Nimishillen
Location1.0 Mi. W. of SR43
RouteCounty Highway C0195
StateOhio
Coordinates40.86799, -81.38448
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.7 US tons
Inventory rating65.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,298 (2015)
Projected traffic5,966 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 PL1710 Schneider over West Branch Nimishillen built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is PL1710 Schneider over West Branch Nimishillen in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does PL1710 Schneider over West Branch Nimishillen carry?

About 4,298 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is PL1710 Schneider over West Branch Nimishillen?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns PL1710 Schneider over West Branch Nimishillen?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.