US Bridges

Rueger Shelter RD over I80 Ohio Tpk

PoorPosted for load

Fulton County, Ohio · 1.7MI West of Exit 25 · Structure no. 2629119

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
220 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
22,000
1990 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Rueger Shelter RD over I80 Ohio Tpk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rueger Shelter RD over I80 Ohio Tpk in Fulton County, Ohio. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 22,000 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,919 by 2010. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRueger Shelter RD
CrossesI80 Ohio Tpk
Location1.7MI West of Exit 25
RouteCounty Highway 25-2
CountyFulton County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.5905, -84.35218
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,000 (1990)
Projected traffic30,919 by 2010
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rueger Shelter RD over I80 Ohio Tpk built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rueger Shelter RD over I80 Ohio Tpk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Rueger Shelter RD over I80 Ohio Tpk carry?

About 22,000 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is Rueger Shelter RD over I80 Ohio Tpk?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rueger Shelter RD over I80 Ohio Tpk?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.