US Bridges

PL2705 Martindale over Midd Branch Nimishillen

Good

Stark County, Ohio · 0.4 Mi. W. of CR210 · Structure no. 7631413

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,530
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

PL2705 Martindale over Midd Branch Nimishillen is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying PL2705 Martindale over Midd Branch Nimishillen in Stark County, Ohio. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 97 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.

It carries about 6,530 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,064 by 2035. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPL2705 Martindale
CrossesMidd Branch Nimishillen
Location0.4 Mi. W. of CR210
RouteCounty Highway C0192
StateOhio
Coordinates40.84179, -81.35384
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,530 (2015)
Projected traffic9,064 by 2035
Trucks4%
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 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 PL2705 Martindale over Midd Branch Nimishillen built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is PL2705 Martindale over Midd 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 PL2705 Martindale over Midd Branch Nimishillen carry?

About 6,530 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is PL2705 Martindale over Midd Branch Nimishillen?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns PL2705 Martindale over Midd Branch Nimishillen?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.