FIFTEENTH ST. S.W.
Carrying FIFTEENTH ST. S.W. over WEST-BR-NIMISHILLEN-CREE
OVER W. BR. NIMISHILLEN, Stark, Ohio
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: FIFTEENTH ST. S.W.
The FIFTEENTH ST. S.W. bridge in Stark, Ohio carries FIFTEENTH ST. S.W. over WEST-BR-NIMISHILLEN-CREE. It was built in 1946, making it 80 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1981, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 21.9 meters (72 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 4,582 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 5/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 16.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How FIFTEENTH ST. S.W. compares
Live comparison across Ohio.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1946
- Last Reconstructed
- 1981
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 21.9 m (72 ft)
- Deck Width
- 13.4 m (44 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 4,582 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 7661169
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
- • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
FIFTEENTH ST. S.W. 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 FIFTEENTH ST. S.W. 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 FIFTEENTH ST. S.W.?
FIFTEENTH ST. S.W. in Stark, Ohio has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is FIFTEENTH ST. S.W. inspected?
FIFTEENTH ST. S.W.'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 4,582 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FIFTEENTH ST. S.W. 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 FIFTEENTH ST. S.W.?
FIFTEENTH ST. S.W. has an NBI inventory load rating of 16.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining FIFTEENTH ST. S.W.?
FIFTEENTH ST. S.W. is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is FIFTEENTH ST. S.W. and does age affect safety?
FIFTEENTH ST. S.W. was built in 1946, making it 80 years old and last reconstructed in 1981.
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.
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