US Bridges

Fulton Rd. N.W. over W. Br. Nimishillen Creek

Fair

Stark County, Ohio · 0.1 Mi. E. of I-77 · Structure no. 7660030

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,625
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fulton Rd. N.W. over W. Br. Nimishillen Creek is a concrete frame carrying Fulton Rd. N.W. over W. Br. Nimishillen Creek in Stark County, Ohio. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 95 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 18,625 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,852 by 2035. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFulton Rd. N.W.
CrossesW. Br. Nimishillen Creek
Location0.1 Mi. E. of I-77
RouteCity Street 211
CountyStark County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.8235, -81.39466
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,625 (2015)
Projected traffic25,852 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Fulton Rd. N.W. over W. Br. Nimishillen Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.

What condition is Fulton Rd. N.W. over W. Br. 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Fulton Rd. N.W. over W. Br. Nimishillen Creek carry?

About 18,625 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Fulton Rd. N.W. over W. Br. Nimishillen Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Fulton Rd. N.W. over W. Br. Nimishillen Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.