FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

NORTHERN TREK ENT

Carrying NORTHERN TREK ENT over BIG CREEK

W. BIG CREEK COMMONS ENT, Cuyahoga, Ohio

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
39 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: NORTHERN TREK ENT

The NORTHERN TREK ENT bridge in Cuyahoga, Ohio carries NORTHERN TREK ENT over BIG CREEK. It was built in 1909, making it 117 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 32.9 meters (108 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 100 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Ohio bridges. It is owned and maintained by Local Park/Forest/Reservation.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 38.9 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How NORTHERN TREK ENT compares

▲ 1.4
Load rating vs Ohio average (37.5 t)
Top 40%
Higher load rating than 60% of Ohio bridges
871
Bridges in Cuyahoga · 55 in Poor condition
NORTHERN TREK ENT 38.9 t
Ohio average 37.5 t

Live comparison across Ohio.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
73.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
38.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1909
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
32.9 m (108 ft)
Deck Width
13.1 m (43 ft)
Owner
Local Park/Forest/Reservation
Avg Daily Traffic
100 vehicles/day
Structure Number
1890239

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.

How to read this record

NORTHERN TREK ENT is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare NORTHERN TREK ENT against other structures in Cuyahoga and across Ohio. Ohio bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for NORTHERN TREK ENT?

NORTHERN TREK ENT in Cuyahoga, Ohio has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is NORTHERN TREK ENT inspected?

NORTHERN TREK ENT's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 100 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NORTHERN TREK ENT is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for NORTHERN TREK ENT?

NORTHERN TREK ENT has an NBI inventory load rating of 38.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining NORTHERN TREK ENT?

NORTHERN TREK ENT is owned and maintained by Local Park/Forest/Reservation.

How old is NORTHERN TREK ENT and does age affect safety?

NORTHERN TREK ENT was built in 1909, making it 117 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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