US Bridges

WA1921 Parks over East Branch Nimishillen

Fair

Stark County, Ohio · 0.4 Mi. N. of TR102 · Structure no. 7634447

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
351
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

WA1921 Parks over East Branch Nimishillen is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WA1921 Parks over East Branch Nimishillen in Stark County, Ohio. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1982, 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 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 351 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 487 by 2035. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesWA1921 Parks
CrossesEast Branch Nimishillen
Location0.4 Mi. N. of TR102
RouteCounty Highway T0096
CountyStark County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.85647, -81.19113
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic351 (2015)
Projected traffic487 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 WA1921 Parks over East Branch Nimishillen built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is WA1921 Parks 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 WA1921 Parks over East Branch Nimishillen carry?

About 351 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is WA1921 Parks over East Branch Nimishillen?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns WA1921 Parks over East Branch Nimishillen?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.