US Bridges

PL2604 Middlebranc over Midd Branch Nimishillen

Fair

Stark County, Ohio · 0.3 Mi. E. of CR210 · Structure no. 7631367

Built
1919
106 years old, rebuilt 1946
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,747
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

PL2604 Middlebranc over Midd Branch Nimishillen is a concrete arch - deck carrying PL2604 Middlebranc over Midd Branch Nimishillen in Stark County, Ohio. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 1946, so it is 106 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 6 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 4,747 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,589 by 2035. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPL2604 Middlebranc
CrossesMidd Branch Nimishillen
Location0.3 Mi. E. of CR210
RouteCounty Highway C0192
CountyStark County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.84482, -81.34112
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,747 (2015)
Projected traffic6,589 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 PL2604 Middlebranc over Midd Branch Nimishillen built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1946.

What condition is PL2604 Middlebranc over Midd 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 PL2604 Middlebranc over Midd Branch Nimishillen carry?

About 4,747 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is PL2604 Middlebranc over Midd Branch Nimishillen?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns PL2604 Middlebranc over Midd Branch Nimishillen?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.