US Bridges

Heller Lyons RD over Ir 80 Ohio Tpk

Fair

Fulton County, Ohio · 4.5MI East of Exit 34 · Structure no. 2629607

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
192 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
134
2015 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Heller Lyons RD over Ir 80 Ohio Tpk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Heller Lyons RD over Ir 80 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 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 134 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,207 by 2035. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHeller Lyons RD
CrossesIr 80 Ohio Tpk
Location4.5MI East of Exit 34
RouteCounty Highway 10
StateOhio
Coordinates41.5915, -84.05687
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic134 (2015)
Projected traffic33,207 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 Heller Lyons RD over Ir 80 Ohio Tpk built?

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

What condition is Heller Lyons RD over Ir 80 Ohio Tpk 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Heller Lyons RD over Ir 80 Ohio Tpk carry?

About 134 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Heller Lyons RD over Ir 80 Ohio Tpk?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Heller Lyons RD over Ir 80 Ohio Tpk?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.