US Bridges

CA3478 Cheyenne over Nimishillen Creek

Fair

Stark County, Ohio · 0.5 Mi. E. of CR253 · Structure no. 7635885

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
143 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
951
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CA3478 Cheyenne over Nimishillen Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying CA3478 Cheyenne over Nimishillen Creek in Stark County, Ohio. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 951 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,320 by 2035. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCA3478 Cheyenne
CrossesNimishillen Creek
Location0.5 Mi. E. of CR253
RouteCounty Highway T0070
CountyStark County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.73467, -81.35621
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic951 (2015)
Projected traffic1,320 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 CA3478 Cheyenne over Nimishillen Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is CA3478 Cheyenne over Nimishillen Creek 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 CA3478 Cheyenne over Nimishillen Creek carry?

About 951 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CA3478 Cheyenne over Nimishillen Creek?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CA3478 Cheyenne over Nimishillen Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.