Fifteenth St. S.W. over West-Br-Nimishillen-Cree
PoorPosted for loadStark County, Ohio · Over W. Br. Nimishillen · Structure no. 7661169
- Built
- 1946
- 79 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 72 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,582
- 2015 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fifteenth St. S.W. over West-Br-Nimishillen-Cree is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fifteenth St. S.W. over West-Br-Nimishillen-Cree in Stark County, Ohio. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 79 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 4,582 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,360 by 2035. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fifteenth St. S.W. over West-Br-Nimishillen-Cree built?
It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is Fifteenth St. S.W. over West-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 2023.
How much traffic does Fifteenth St. S.W. over West-Br-Nimishillen-Cree carry?
About 4,582 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Fifteenth St. S.W. over West-Br-Nimishillen-Cree?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Fifteenth St. S.W. over West-Br-Nimishillen-Cree?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.