US Bridges

PL0407 Applegrove over West Branch Nimishillen

Good

Stark County, Ohio · 0.3 Mi. W. of TR50A · Structure no. 7634145

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,318
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

PL0407 Applegrove over West Branch Nimishillen is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying PL0407 Applegrove over West Branch Nimishillen in Stark County, Ohio. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 84 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 12,318 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,097 by 2035. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesPL0407 Applegrove
CrossesWest Branch Nimishillen
Location0.3 Mi. W. of TR50A
RouteCounty Highway C0190
StateOhio
Coordinates40.88974, -81.37841
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,318 (2015)
Projected traffic17,097 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 PL0407 Applegrove over West Branch Nimishillen built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is PL0407 Applegrove over West 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 PL0407 Applegrove over West Branch Nimishillen carry?

About 12,318 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is PL0407 Applegrove over West Branch Nimishillen?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns PL0407 Applegrove over West Branch Nimishillen?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.