US Bridges

Allen Avenue S.E. over E Br Nimishillen Creek

Fair

Stark County, Ohio · 0.1 Miles East of I-77 · Structure no. 7661444

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,268
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Allen Avenue S.E. over E Br Nimishillen Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Allen Avenue S.E. over E Br Nimishillen Creek in Stark County, Ohio. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 80 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 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 1,268 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,760 by 2035. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesAllen Avenue S.E.
CrossesE Br Nimishillen Creek
Location0.1 Miles East of I-77
RouteCity Street 289
StateOhio
Coordinates40.78036, -81.37925
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,268 (2015)
Projected traffic1,760 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 Allen Avenue S.E. over E Br Nimishillen Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Allen Avenue S.E. over E 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 Allen Avenue S.E. over E Br Nimishillen Creek carry?

About 1,268 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Allen Avenue S.E. over E Br Nimishillen Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Allen Avenue S.E. over E Br Nimishillen Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.