US Bridges

Brailey RD over I80 Ohio Tpk

FairClosed to traffic

Fulton County, Ohio · 11.7MI East of Exit 34 · Structure no. 2629895

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
192 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
351
2015 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Brailey RD over I80 Ohio Tpk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brailey 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 351 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).

Location

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CarriesBrailey RD
CrossesI80 Ohio Tpk
Location11.7MI East of Exit 34
RouteCounty Highway 3
CountyFulton County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.59956, -83.92116
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
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 traffic351 (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 Brailey RD over I80 Ohio Tpk built?

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

What condition is Brailey 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 Brailey RD over I80 Ohio Tpk carry?

About 351 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Brailey RD over I80 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 Brailey RD over I80 Ohio Tpk?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.