FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FOURTH ST. S.E.

Carrying FOURTH ST. S.E. over EAST BR NIMISHILLEN CREE

OVER E. BR. NIMISHILLEN, Stark, Ohio

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FOURTH ST. S.E.

The FOURTH ST. S.E. bridge in Stark, Ohio carries FOURTH ST. S.E. over EAST BR NIMISHILLEN CREE. It was built in 1974, making it 52 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 33.8 meters (111 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,845 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Ohio bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 3/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 33.4 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How FOURTH ST. S.E. compares

▼ 4.1
Load rating vs Ohio average (37.5 t)
Bottom 49%
Lower load rating than 51% of Ohio bridges
415
Bridges in Stark · 23 in Poor condition
FOURTH ST. S.E. 33.4 t
Ohio average 37.5 t

Live comparison across Ohio.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
83.8 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
24.0
Essentiality /15
14.8
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
3/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
33.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1974
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
33.8 m (111 ft)
Deck Width
17.7 m (58 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,845 vehicles/day
Structure Number
7661126

Condition Analysis

  • At 3/9, the deck (driving surface) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

FOURTH ST. S.E. is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare FOURTH ST. S.E. against other structures in Stark and across Ohio. Ohio bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for FOURTH ST. S.E.?

FOURTH ST. S.E. in Stark, Ohio has a deck rating of 3/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FOURTH ST. S.E. inspected?

FOURTH ST. S.E.'s responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 1,845 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FOURTH ST. S.E. is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for FOURTH ST. S.E.?

FOURTH ST. S.E. has an NBI inventory load rating of 33.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FOURTH ST. S.E.?

FOURTH ST. S.E. is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is FOURTH ST. S.E. and does age affect safety?

FOURTH ST. S.E. was built in 1974, making it 52 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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