US Bridges

Raker Barden RD over I80 Ohio Tpk

Fair

Fulton County, Ohio · 7MI East of Exit 34 · Structure no. 2629747

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

About this bridge

Raker Barden RD over I80 Ohio Tpk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Raker Barden 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 22,000 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,207 by 2010. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRaker Barden RD
CrossesI80 Ohio Tpk
Location7MI East of Exit 34
RouteCounty Highway 7-2
CountyFulton County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.59819, -84.00849
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,000 (1990)
Projected traffic33,207 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 Raker Barden RD over I80 Ohio Tpk built?

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

What condition is Raker Barden RD over I80 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Raker Barden RD over I80 Ohio Tpk carry?

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

How long is Raker Barden RD over I80 Ohio Tpk?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Raker Barden RD over I80 Ohio Tpk?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.