US Bridges

Big Creek Parkway over I80 Ohio Tpk

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 8.8MI East of Exit 9 · Structure no. 1829491

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
229 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
26,000
1990 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Big Creek Parkway over I80 Ohio Tpk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Big Creek Parkway over I80 Ohio Tpk in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 71 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 26,000 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,945 by 2010. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 51 ft wide.

CarriesBig Creek Parkway
CrossesI80 Ohio Tpk
Location8.8MI East of Exit 9
RouteCity Street 12784
StateOhio
Coordinates41.34197, -81.83086
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 10
Structure length229 ft (69.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,000 (1990)
Projected traffic54,945 by 2010
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 Big Creek Parkway over I80 Ohio Tpk built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Big Creek Parkway over I80 Ohio Tpk 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Big Creek Parkway over I80 Ohio Tpk carry?

About 26,000 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Big Creek Parkway over I80 Ohio Tpk?

The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Big Creek Parkway over I80 Ohio Tpk?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.