US Bridges

Sandy CR 108 over Nimishillen Creek

Fair

Tuscarawas County, Ohio · 0.4 MI W of SR 800 · Structure no. 7930690

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,327
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sandy CR 108 over Nimishillen Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sandy CR 108 over Nimishillen Creek in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 62 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 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 2,327 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,230 by 2035. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSandy CR 108
CrossesNimishillen Creek
Location0.4 MI W of SR 800
RouteCounty Highway C0108
CountyTuscarawas County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.63852, -81.36373
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating85.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,327 (2015)
Projected traffic3,230 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Sandy CR 108 over Nimishillen Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Sandy CR 108 over 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Sandy CR 108 over Nimishillen Creek carry?

About 2,327 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sandy CR 108 over Nimishillen Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Sandy CR 108 over Nimishillen Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.