US Bridges

Park Drive over Big Creek

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 600E of Northern Trek En · Structure no. 1890247

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
65 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2007 count
Owner
Local
Local Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Park Drive over Big Creek is a steel culvert carrying Park Drive over Big Creek in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 5 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,785 by 2027. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long.

Location

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CarriesPark Drive
CrossesBig Creek
Location600E of Northern Trek En
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.44833, -81.71444
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.6 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2007)
Projected traffic2,785 by 2027
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Park Drive over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park Drive over Big Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Park Drive over Big Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Park Drive over Big Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns Park Drive over Big Creek?

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