Fulton County Bridge Report Card
Fulton County scores 87 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Fulton County, Ohio
Fulton County has 196 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 3 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 1.5% is at or below the 4.7% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 44,100 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Fulton County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 87/100 (B). The county has 196 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 3 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 44,100 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 1.5% | 3.1 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 9.4% of measured traffic | 7.0 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 55 years vs 48 nationally | 2.9 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 470,289 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 1.5% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 4.7% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 55 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 44,100 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Fulton County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rueger Shelter RD over I80 Ohio Tpk | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 22,000 | 1954 |
| Spies Handy RD over I80 Ohio Tpk | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 22,000 | 1954 |
| Garnsey Avenue over Ten Mile Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 100 | 1910 |
| I80 Oh Tpk over Brush Creek | High traffic | Fair | 22,470 | 1954 |
| I80 Oh Tpk over Ditch | High traffic | Fair | 22,276 | 1954 |
| Fulton Williams RD over I80 Ohio Tpk | High traffic | Fair | 22,000 | 1954 |
| Liberty Adrian RD over I80 Ohio Tpk | High traffic | Fair | 22,000 | 1954 |
| Raker Barden RD over I80 Ohio Tpk | High traffic | Fair | 22,000 | 1954 |
| Fulton Lucas RD over I80 Ohio Tpk | High traffic | Fair | 22,000 | 1954 |
| I80 Oh Tpk EB over SR 109 | High traffic | Fair | 11,962 | 1954 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.