US Bridges

Parking Lot Entr. over Big Creek

Poor

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 50 Ft N.Of John Nagy Blvd · Structure no. 1890190

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
1995 count
Owner
Local
Local Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Parking Lot Entr. over Big Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Parking Lot Entr. over Big Creek in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 694 by 2015. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long.

Location

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CarriesParking Lot Entr.
CrossesBig Creek
Location50 Ft N.Of John Nagy Blvd
RouteCity Street 2051
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.45028, -81.71861
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
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating96.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (1995)
Projected traffic694 by 2015
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byLocal Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 Parking Lot Entr. over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parking Lot Entr. over Big 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Parking Lot Entr. over Big Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Parking Lot Entr. over Big Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Parking Lot Entr. over Big Creek?

It is owned by the Local Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.