Hawthorne Parkway over Omnitrax RR
PoorClosed to trafficCuyahoga County, Ohio · 1500 North of Aurora RD · Structure no. 1890891
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 138 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Local
- Local Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
About this bridge
Hawthorne Parkway over Omnitrax RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hawthorne Parkway over Omnitrax RR in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 2 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,340 by 2040. The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hawthorne Parkway over Omnitrax RR built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hawthorne Parkway over Omnitrax RR 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 Hawthorne Parkway over Omnitrax RR carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Hawthorne Parkway over Omnitrax RR?
The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Hawthorne Parkway over Omnitrax RR?
It is owned by the Local Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.