US Bridges

Big Creek Parkway over Big Creek

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 1500 Ft. N. of Snow Rd. · Structure no. 1890301

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,000
1995 count
Owner
Local
Local Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Big Creek Parkway over Big Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Big Creek Parkway over Big Creek in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1942, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,940 by 2015. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesBig Creek Parkway
CrossesBig Creek
Location1500 Ft. N. of Snow Rd.
RouteCity Street 12784
StateOhio
Coordinates41.4089, -81.75495
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (1995)
Projected traffic6,940 by 2015
Trucks4%
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 Big Creek built?

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

What condition is Big Creek Parkway 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 June 2024.

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

About 5,000 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Big Creek Parkway over Big Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Big Creek Parkway over Big Creek?

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