HAWTHORNE PARKWAY
Carrying HAWTHORNE PARKWAY over OmniTrax RR
1500' NORTH OF AURORA RD, Cuyahoga, Ohio
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: HAWTHORNE PARKWAY
The HAWTHORNE PARKWAY bridge in Cuyahoga, Ohio carries HAWTHORNE PARKWAY over OmniTrax RR. It was built in 1960, making it 66 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 42.0 meters (138 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,000 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 2/9, superstructure at 2/9, substructure at 3/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 6.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How HAWTHORNE PARKWAY compares
Live comparison across Ohio.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1960
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 42.0 m (138 ft)
- Deck Width
- 12.8 m (42 ft)
- Owner
- Local Park/Forest/Reservation
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,000 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 1890891
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 2/9, the deck (driving surface) is in critical shape, with severe wear requiring urgent action.
- • At 2/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in critical shape, with severe wear requiring urgent action.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (3/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
How to read this record
HAWTHORNE PARKWAY 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 HAWTHORNE PARKWAY 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 HAWTHORNE PARKWAY?
HAWTHORNE PARKWAY in Cuyahoga, Ohio has a deck rating of 2/9, superstructure rating of 2/9, and substructure rating of 3/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is HAWTHORNE PARKWAY inspected?
HAWTHORNE PARKWAY'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 1,000 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HAWTHORNE PARKWAY 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 HAWTHORNE PARKWAY?
HAWTHORNE PARKWAY has an NBI inventory load rating of 6.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining HAWTHORNE PARKWAY?
HAWTHORNE PARKWAY is owned and maintained by Local Park/Forest/Reservation.
How old is HAWTHORNE PARKWAY and does age affect safety?
HAWTHORNE PARKWAY was built in 1960, making it 66 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.
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