US Bridges

CA1617 Cherry over East Branch Nimishillen

Fair

Stark County, Ohio · 0.0 Mi. N. of Sherrick · Structure no. 7631375

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
104 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,194
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CA1617 Cherry over East Branch Nimishillen is a concrete frame carrying CA1617 Cherry over East Branch Nimishillen in Stark County, Ohio. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2018, 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 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 2,194 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,045 by 2035. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCA1617 Cherry
CrossesEast Branch Nimishillen
Location0.0 Mi. N. of Sherrick
RouteCity Street 1828
CountyStark County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.7843, -81.37181
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 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating71.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,194 (2015)
Projected traffic3,045 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$280 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CA1617 Cherry over East Branch Nimishillen built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is CA1617 Cherry over East 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CA1617 Cherry over East Branch Nimishillen carry?

About 2,194 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CA1617 Cherry over East Branch Nimishillen?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns CA1617 Cherry over East Branch Nimishillen?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.