US Bridges

MA3215 ST Peter Ch over Midd Branch Nimishillen

Fair

Stark County, Ohio · 0.1 Mi. S. of TR53 · Structure no. 7633556

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
485
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

MA3215 ST Peter Ch over Midd Branch Nimishillen is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying MA3215 ST Peter Ch over Midd Branch Nimishillen in Stark County, Ohio. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 69 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 485 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 673 by 2035. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMA3215 ST Peter Ch
CrossesMidd Branch Nimishillen
Location0.1 Mi. S. of TR53
RouteCounty Highway T0040
StateOhio
Coordinates40.9119, -81.2767
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating58.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic485 (2015)
Projected traffic673 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 MA3215 ST Peter Ch over Midd Branch Nimishillen built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is MA3215 ST Peter Ch 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 MA3215 ST Peter Ch over Midd Branch Nimishillen carry?

About 485 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is MA3215 ST Peter Ch over Midd Branch Nimishillen?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns MA3215 ST Peter Ch over Midd Branch Nimishillen?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.