Garfield Parkway over Mill Creek
GoodCuyahoga County, Ohio · 500 E. Garfield Pk Blvd · Structure no. 1890840
- Built
- 1897
- 128 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 47 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 prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Garfield Parkway over Mill Creek in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1897 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 128 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,776 by 2015. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 52 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Garfield Parkway over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1897, making it 128 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is Garfield Parkway over Mill Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 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 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Garfield Parkway over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the Local Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.