US Bridges

Belden Ave N.E. over East Br Nimishillen Cree

Poor

Stark County, Ohio · Over E Br Nimishillen · Structure no. 7660456

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,655
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Belden Ave N.E. over East Br Nimishillen Cree is a concrete continuous slab carrying Belden Ave N.E. over East Br Nimishillen Cree in Stark County, Ohio. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 3,655 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,073 by 2035. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBelden Ave N.E.
CrossesEast Br Nimishillen Cree
LocationOver E Br Nimishillen
RouteCity Street BELON
StateOhio
Coordinates40.80778, -81.34844
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,655 (2015)
Projected traffic5,073 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Belden Ave N.E. over East Br Nimishillen Cree built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Belden Ave N.E. over East Br Nimishillen Cree in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Belden Ave N.E. over East Br Nimishillen Cree carry?

About 3,655 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Belden Ave N.E. over East Br Nimishillen Cree?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Belden Ave N.E. over East Br Nimishillen Cree?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.