US Bridges

Norton Parkway over Newell Creek

Good

Lake County, Ohio · Between SR615-GARFIELD RD · Structure no. 4364643

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
202 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,987
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Norton Parkway over Newell Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Norton Parkway over Newell Creek in Lake County, Ohio. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 6,987 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,698 by 2025. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNorton Parkway
CrossesNewell Creek
LocationBetween SR615-GARFIELD RD
RouteCity Street 839
CountyLake County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.65083, -81.34583
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.3 US tons
Inventory rating59.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,987 (2005)
Projected traffic9,698 by 2025
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway 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 Norton Parkway over Newell Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Norton Parkway over Newell 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Norton Parkway over Newell Creek carry?

About 6,987 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Norton Parkway over Newell Creek?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Norton Parkway over Newell Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.