US Bridges

OS0644 Klotz over Branch East Nimishillen

Fair

Stark County, Ohio · 0.3 Mi. N. of CR112 · Structure no. 7633831

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
734
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

OS0644 Klotz over Branch East Nimishillen is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying OS0644 Klotz over Branch East Nimishillen in Stark County, Ohio. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 67 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 734 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,019 by 2035. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesOS0644 Klotz
CrossesBranch East Nimishillen
Location0.3 Mi. N. of CR112
RouteCounty Highway T0447
StateOhio
Coordinates40.81331, -81.30491
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic734 (2015)
Projected traffic1,019 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 OS0644 Klotz over Branch East Nimishillen built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is OS0644 Klotz over Branch East 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 OS0644 Klotz over Branch East Nimishillen carry?

About 734 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is OS0644 Klotz over Branch East Nimishillen?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns OS0644 Klotz over Branch East Nimishillen?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.