US Bridges

CA1090 5th over Branch Nimishillen Creek

Poor

Stark County, Ohio · 0.4 Mi. E. of Mahoning · Structure no. 7632592

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
95 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CA1090 5th over Branch Nimishillen Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CA1090 5th over Branch Nimishillen Creek in Stark County, Ohio. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 972 by 2035. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCA1090 5th
CrossesBranch Nimishillen Creek
Location0.4 Mi. E. of Mahoning
RouteCity Street 112
StateOhio
Coordinates40.79807, -81.35812
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2015)
Projected traffic972 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 CA1090 5th over Branch Nimishillen Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is CA1090 5th over Branch Nimishillen Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does CA1090 5th over Branch Nimishillen Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CA1090 5th over Branch Nimishillen Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns CA1090 5th over Branch Nimishillen Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.