Northern Trek Ent over Big Creek
PoorCuyahoga County, Ohio · W. Big Creek Commons Ent · Structure no. 1890239
- Built
- 1909
- 116 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 108 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2000 count
- Owner
- Local
- Local Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
About this bridge
Northern Trek Ent over Big Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Northern Trek Ent over Big Creek in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1909, so it is 116 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 139 by 2020. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 43 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Northern Trek Ent over Big Creek built?
It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025.
What condition is Northern Trek Ent 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 Northern Trek Ent over Big Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Northern Trek Ent over Big Creek?
The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Northern Trek Ent over Big Creek?
It is owned by the Local Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.