Valley Parkway over Rocky River
PoorCuyahoga County, Ohio · 1400 Ft N of Cedar Point · Structure no. 1890182
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 158 ft
- 2 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 prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Valley Parkway over Rocky River in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 68 years old, older 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 4 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,940 by 2015. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 39 ft wide.
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Valley Parkway over Rocky River built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is Valley Parkway over Rocky River 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Valley Parkway over Rocky River carry?
About 5,000 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Valley Parkway over Rocky River?
The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Valley Parkway over Rocky River?
It is owned by the Local Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.