US Bridges

Big Creek Parkway over Tributary of Big Creek

Poor

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 1 Mi. S. of Brookpark RD · Structure no. 1890298

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
1995 count
Owner
Local
Local Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Big Creek Parkway over Tributary of Big Creek is a concrete frame carrying Big Creek Parkway over Tributary of Big Creek in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 83 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,388 by 2015. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesBig Creek Parkway
CrossesTributary of Big Creek
Location1 Mi. S. of Brookpark RD
RouteCity Street 12784
StateOhio
Coordinates41.40856, -81.75322
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (1995)
Projected traffic1,388 by 2015
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Big Creek Parkway over Tributary of Big Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Big Creek Parkway over Tributary of 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Big Creek Parkway over Tributary of Big Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Big Creek Parkway over Tributary of Big Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Big Creek Parkway over Tributary of Big Creek?

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