US Bridges

Garfield Parkway over Mill Creek

Poor

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 1500E of Garfield Pk Blv · Structure no. 1890808

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,000
1995 count
Owner
Local
Local Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Garfield Parkway over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Garfield Parkway over Mill Creek in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,776 by 2015. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long.

CarriesGarfield Parkway
CrossesMill Creek
Location1500E of Garfield Pk Blv
StateOhio
Coordinates41.43097, -81.60155
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (1995)
Projected traffic2,776 by 2015
Trucks5%
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 Garfield Parkway over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Garfield Parkway over Mill 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 Garfield Parkway over Mill Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Garfield Parkway over Mill Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns Garfield Parkway over Mill Creek?

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