US Bridges

SR 120 over Barnaby Ditch

Fair

Fulton County, Ohio · 3.53 Mi. East of SR 109 · Structure no. 2601656

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,055
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 120 over Barnaby Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 120 over Barnaby Ditch in Fulton County, Ohio. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 1,055 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,464 by 2035. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 120
CrossesBarnaby Ditch
Location3.53 Mi. East of SR 109
RouteState Highway 120
CountyFulton County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.71194, -83.97207
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,055 (2015)
Projected traffic1,464 by 2035
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 120 over Barnaby Ditch built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 120 over Barnaby Ditch 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 120 over Barnaby Ditch carry?

About 1,055 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is SR 120 over Barnaby Ditch?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 120 over Barnaby Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.