Valley Parkway over Rocky River
FairCuyahoga County, Ohio · 1000 Ft S of Rockliff LN · Structure no. 1890077
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 342 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,000
- 1995 count
- Owner
- Local
- Local Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
About this bridge
Valley Parkway over Rocky River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Valley Parkway over Rocky River in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,940 by 2015. The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Valley Parkway over Rocky River built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Valley Parkway over Rocky River 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Valley Parkway over Rocky River carry?
About 5,000 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Valley Parkway over Rocky River?
The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Valley Parkway over Rocky River?
It is owned by the Local Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.