US Bridges

Frana-Clara ST over Branch of Nimishillen CR

Fair

Stark County, Ohio · 0.25 MI W of JCT SR 44 · Structure no. 7672357

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
1996 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frana-Clara ST over Branch of Nimishillen CR is a concrete frame carrying Frana-Clara ST over Branch of Nimishillen CR in Stark County, Ohio. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 139 by 2016. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesFrana-Clara ST
CrossesBranch of Nimishillen CR
Location0.25 MI W of JCT SR 44
RouteCity Street 1086
CountyStark County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.84409, -81.26449
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionJuly 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1996)
Projected traffic139 by 2016
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Frana-Clara ST over Branch of Nimishillen CR built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Frana-Clara ST over Branch of Nimishillen CR 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Frana-Clara ST over Branch of Nimishillen CR carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Frana-Clara ST over Branch of Nimishillen CR?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Frana-Clara ST over Branch of Nimishillen CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.