US Bridges

Fourth St. S.E. over East Br Nimishillen Cree

Poor

Stark County, Ohio · Over E. Br. Nimishillen · Structure no. 7661126

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
111 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,845
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fourth St. S.E. over East Br Nimishillen Cree is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fourth St. S.E. over East Br Nimishillen Cree in Stark County, Ohio. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 3 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 1,845 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,561 by 2035. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFourth St. S.E.
CrossesEast Br Nimishillen Cree
LocationOver E. Br. Nimishillen
RouteCity Street 534
StateOhio
Coordinates40.79265, -81.3587
Functional classUrban Local

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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,845 (2015)
Projected traffic2,561 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Fourth St. S.E. over East Br Nimishillen Cree built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fourth St. S.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 Fourth St. S.E. over East Br Nimishillen Cree carry?

About 1,845 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fourth St. S.E. over East Br Nimishillen Cree?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Fourth St. S.E. over East Br Nimishillen Cree?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.