US Bridges

Valley Parkway over East Branch Rocky River

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 5000 North of Barrett RD · Structure no. 1891111

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,000
2000 count
Owner
Local
Local Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Valley Parkway over East Branch Rocky River is a concrete frame carrying Valley Parkway over East Branch Rocky River in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,552 by 2020. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesValley Parkway
CrossesEast Branch Rocky River
Location5000 North of Barrett RD
RouteCity Street 80374
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.38616, -81.86699
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2000)
Projected traffic5,552 by 2020
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
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 East Branch Rocky River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valley Parkway over East Branch 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Valley Parkway over East Branch Rocky River carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Valley Parkway over East Branch Rocky River?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Valley Parkway over East Branch Rocky River?

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