US Bridges

Valley Pkwy. over IR-77 (und Valley Pkwy.)

Good

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 1.07 Mi. S. of Jct. SR-82 · Structure no. 1805738

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
303 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley Pkwy. over IR-77 (und Valley Pkwy.) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Valley Pkwy. over IR-77 (und Valley Pkwy.) in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 57 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,776 by 2029. The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesValley Pkwy.
CrossesIR-77 (und Valley Pkwy.)
Location1.07 Mi. S. of Jct. SR-82
RouteCity Street 80460
StateOhio
Coordinates41.30156, -81.64526
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length303 ft (92.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2009)
Projected traffic2,776 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Valley Pkwy. over IR-77 (und Valley Pkwy.) built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Valley Pkwy. over IR-77 (und Valley Pkwy.) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Valley Pkwy. over IR-77 (und Valley Pkwy.) carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Valley Pkwy. over IR-77 (und Valley Pkwy.)?

The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Valley Pkwy. over IR-77 (und Valley Pkwy.)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.