US Bridges

NI2231 Nickel Plat over East Branch Nimishillen

Fair

Stark County, Ohio · 0.5 Mi. N. of SR153 · Structure no. 7633653

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
449
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NI2231 Nickel Plat over East Branch Nimishillen is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying NI2231 Nickel Plat over East Branch Nimishillen in Stark County, Ohio. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 66 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 449 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 623 by 2035. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNI2231 Nickel Plat
CrossesEast Branch Nimishillen
Location0.5 Mi. N. of SR153
RouteCounty Highway 177
CountyStark County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.84487, -81.24716
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic449 (2015)
Projected traffic623 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 NI2231 Nickel Plat over East Branch Nimishillen built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is NI2231 Nickel Plat 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 NI2231 Nickel Plat over East Branch Nimishillen carry?

About 449 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NI2231 Nickel Plat over East Branch Nimishillen?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns NI2231 Nickel Plat over East Branch Nimishillen?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.