US Bridges

Enterprise Parkway over Baldwin Creek

Poor

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 700 S of Aurora Rd. · Structure no. 1831006

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Enterprise Parkway over Baldwin Creek is a concrete frame carrying Enterprise Parkway over Baldwin Creek in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 278 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEnterprise Parkway
CrossesBaldwin Creek
Location700 S of Aurora Rd.
RouteCity Street ENTRP
StateOhio
Coordinates41.39466, -81.46385
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2025)
Projected traffic278 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Enterprise Parkway over Baldwin Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Enterprise Parkway over Baldwin Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Enterprise Parkway over Baldwin Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Enterprise Parkway over Baldwin Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Enterprise Parkway over Baldwin Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.