US Bridges

Valley Parkway over Tributary to Rocky River

FairPosted for load

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 1500 Ft. E. of W.130th · Structure no. 1890522

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,000
1995 count
Owner
Local
Local Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Valley Parkway over Tributary to Rocky River is a concrete culvert carrying Valley Parkway over Tributary to Rocky River in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,940 by 2015. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long.

Location

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CarriesValley Parkway
CrossesTributary to Rocky River
Location1500 Ft. E. of W.130th
RouteCity Street 81469
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.30787, -81.78293
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 Valley Parkway over Tributary to Rocky River built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valley Parkway over Tributary to Rocky River 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 Valley Parkway over Tributary to Rocky River carry?

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

How long is Valley Parkway over Tributary to Rocky River?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m).

Who owns Valley Parkway over Tributary to Rocky River?

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