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Safety Barrier Inventory

Inventory of guardrails and safety barriers on Ohio roadways.

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ODOT Office of Highway Maintenance
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Ohio Department of Transportation TIMS
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Fields

What each record holds, as the publisher describes it: 105 fields.

FieldDescription
NLFID
Primary key field that allows ODOT’s graphic roadway network geometric segments to be linked to business data attributes
ODOT_DISTRICT
District as char(2) with leading zero(01-12 plus Central Office) – the counties are grouped into districts in Ohio for ease of maintenance and funding
COUNTY
County name
COUNTY_CD
3 letter county abbreviation
ROUTE_TYPE
Two letter code indicating the basic transportation grouping or system that the route belongs to (e.g. US, IR, SR)
ROUTE_NBR
Route number
ROUTE_SUFFIX
A, B, C, D, I, F, T etc.
CTL_BEGIN_NBR
Logpoint County Begin Number – the location within the county where the route begins
CTL_END_NBR
Logpoint County End Number – the location within the county where the route ends
STL_BEGIN_NBR
State Logpoint Begin Number – the location within the state where the route begins
STL_END_NBR
State Logpoint End Number – the location within the state where the route ends
LATITUDE_DD_BEGIN
Latitude in decimal degrees of begin point
LONGITUDE_DD_BEGIN
Longitude in decimal degrees of begin point
LATITUDE_DD_END
Latitude in decimal degrees of end point
LONGITUDE_DD_END
Longitude in decimal degrees of end point
PERP_DATE
Perpetuation date
STATUS
Status of Barrier - Proposed, Active, Retired
INSTALLATION_DATE
Date the barrier was installed
PID
Project ID under which the barrier was installed
END_CONSTRUCTION_DATE
End of construction date as recorded in ELLIS
MAINTAIN_RESPONSIBLE
Agency responsible for maintaining the barrier
BARRIER_FILE_NUMBER
A unique number that identifies the barrier run
DIVIDED_INDICATOR
Identifies if the road is divided or undivided
BARRIER_LENGTH_FT
The length in feet of a barrier run including anchor assembly. This is a generated field. Standard values for anchor assemblies have been identified and the overall length of a barrier run calculated based on the begin and end terminal location
BARRIER_TYPE
Main category of barrier: Concrete, Cable, Guardrail
BARRIER_SUB_CATEGORY
Sub categories of barrier include specific cable barrier proprietary products, various types of guardrail, and types of concrete barrier
START_TERMINAL
Type of start terminal
END_TERMINAL
Type of end terminal
NON_STANDARD_TERMINAL
Indicates if there is a terminal installed that is not the standard length
START_SHOP_DRAWING
Shop Drawing Number of Start Terminal. Examples can be found http://www.dot.state.oh.us/Divisions/Engineering/Roadway/DesignStandards/roadway/Pages/GuardrailEndTreatments.aspx
END_SHOP_DRAWING
Shop Drawing Number of End Terminal. Examples can be found http://www.dot.state.oh.us/Divisions/Engineering/Roadway/DesignStandards/roadway/Pages/GuardrailEndTreatments.aspx
RUN_POST_TYPE
Type of posts that support the barrier
POST_SPACING
Indicates if post spacing is normal or variable
POST_ENCASEMENT
Indicates if the guardrail posts are encased in concrete
INTERSECTION_RADIUS
Indicates if barrier run turns off the main route it is associated with
MIDDLE_TERMINAL
Terminal between the begin and end terminal
MIDDLE_SHOP_DRAWING
Shop drawing number of middle terminal
ROUNDED_BUFFER
Indicates if the end of the guardrail is rounded
BLOCKOUT_TYPE
Approved blockouts for use with Type 5 and MGS guardrail systems. Options include wood and other alternative materials
LONG_SPAN
Indicates if there is a long span (omitted post) with the barrier run
NESTED_RAIL
Indicates if there is a nested rail within the barrier run
MOWSTRIP
Indicates if there is a mowstrip or pavement under the barrier within the barrier run
CURB
Indicates the presense of a curb during the length of the barrier run
GLARE_SCREEN
Indicates the presense of a glare screen on the barrier run
REFLECTORS
Indicates the presense of a reflector on the barrier run
INVENTORY_COMMENTS
Comments about the barrier inventory record
QC_DATE
The date the barrier inventory was QC’d
INSPECTION_DUE
Inpection due this calendar year, next calendar year, or overdue
invMAINTENANCE
Maintenance associated with the inventory record
MAINTENANCE_ASSIGNED
Maintenance assigned to
MAINTENANCE_COMP_DATE
Latest maintenance completed date
startinspLAG_SCREWS_MISS_FAIL
Start terminal inspection: Indicates if there are missing or failed lag screws
startinspDAMAGED_END_POST
Start terminal inspection: Indicates if there is a damaged end post
startinspGUARDRAIL_PANEL_BOLTED
Start terminal inspection: Indicates if there is a guardrail panel bolted to post #1
startinspGAP_EXTRUDER_HEAD_RAIL
Start terminal inspection: Indicates if there is a gap in between extruder head and rail
startinspBEAR_PLATE_LOOSE_MISALIGN
startinspBEAR_PLATE_LSE_MISALIG
startinspANCHOR_CABLE_MOVEMENT
Start terminal inspection: Indicates if there is anchor cable movement (more than 1 inch)
startinspROTATED_BLOCKOUT
Start terminal inspection: Indicates if there are rotated blockouts
startinspSTUB_HEIGHT_FOUR_IN
Start terminal inspection: Indicates if there is a stub height greater than 4 inches
startinspIMPACT_HEAD_UPWARD_TILT
startinspIMPACT_HEAD_UPWARD_TIL
startinspinspMAINTENANCE
Start terminal inspection: Maintenance associated with the inspection record
startinspWORK_ORDER
Start terminal inspection: Work Order
startinspINSPECTION_COMMENTS
Start terminal inspection: Inspection comments
startinspINSPECTION_DATE
Start terminal inspection: Inspection date
startinspMAINTENANCE_COMPLETED
Start terminal inspection: Indicates if maintenance was completed
startinspMAINTENANCE_COMPLETED_DATE
startinspMAINT_COMPLETED_DATE
endinspLAG_SCREWS_MISS_FAIL
End terminal inspection: Indicates if there are missing or failed lag screws
endinspDAMAGED_END_POST
End terminal inspection: Indicates if there is a damaged end post
endinspGUARDRAIL_PANEL_BOLTED
End terminal inspection: Indicates if there is a guardrail panel bolted to post #1
endinspGAP_EXTRUDER_HEAD_RAIL
End terminal inspection: Indicates if there is a gap in between extruder head and rail
endinspBEAR_PLATE_LOOSE_MISALIGN
endinspBEAR_PLATE_LSE_MISALIGN
endinspANCHOR_CABLE_MOVEMENT
End terminal inspection: Indicates if there is anchor cable movement (more than 1 inch)
endinspROTATED_BLOCKOUT
End terminal inspection: Indicates if there are rotated blockouts
endinspSTUB_HEIGHT_FOUR_IN
End terminal inspection: Indicates if there is a stub height greater than 4 inches
endinspIMPACT_HEAD_UPWARD_TILT
End terminal inspection: Indicates if the soft stop impact head has more than 2.25 inch of upward tilt
endinspMAINTENANCE
End terminal inspection: Maintenance associated with the inspection record
endinspWORK_ORDER
End terminal inspection: Work Order
endinspINSPECTION_COMMENTS
End terminal inspection: Inspection comments
endinspINSPECTION_DATE
End terminal inspection: Inspection date
endinspMAINTENANCE_COMPLETED
End terminal inspection: Indicates if maintenance was completed
endinspMAINTENANCE_COMPLETED_DATE
endinspMAINT_COMPLETED_DATE
IMAGE_ATTACH_INV
Link to view inventory attachments
IMAGE_ATTACH_STARTINSP
Link to view start terminal inspection attachments
IMAGE_ATTACH_ENDINSP
Link to view end terminal inspection attachments
JURISDICTION
Type of jurisdiction to which the section of the route belongs. (C) County. (F) Federal. (M) Municipal. (P) Private. (S) State. (T) Township. (X) Unknown.
DIVIDED_HWY
Indicates whether a roadway section is part of a divided highway
ACCESS_CONTROL
Degree of access control for a given section of the road. (1) Full Access Control - Preference given to through traffic movements by providing interchanges with selected public roads, and by prohibiting crossing at-grade and direct driveway connections (i.e., limited access to the facility). (2) Partial Access Control - Preference given to through traffic movement. In addition to interchanges, there may be some crossings at-grade with public roads, but, direct private driveway connections have been minimized through the use of frontage roads or other local access restrictions. Control of curb cuts is not access control. (3) No Access Control - No degree of access control exists (i.e., full access to the facility is permitted).
URBAN_AREA_CODE
U.S. Census Urban Area Code associated with the section of roadway
BASE_TYPE
Base type on the right side of the roadway. (F) Crack and Seat. (H) Rubblize and Roll. (I) Aggregate Base 304 or Traffic Compacted. (K) Water Bound Macadam. (L) Bituminous Concrete Mix or Penetration Macadam. (N) Plain Concrete. (P) Reinforced Concrete. (R) Brick – Flexible. (T) Brick – Rigid.
FUNCTIONAL_CLASS
Definition of roadway classes for the FHWA approved Functional Class system. This is based upon assignment of roads into systems according to the character of service they provide in relation to the total road network. (01) Interstate. (02)Other Freeway and Expressway. (03) Principal Arterial. (04) Minor Arterial. (05) Major Collector. (06) Minor Collector. (7) Local.
HPMS_SAMPLE_ID
Identifier associated with the Highway Performance Management System (HPMS) sample sections. HPMS is a system used by FHWA to collect roadway data from each state to facilitate consistent reporting on the condition and performance of the nation's highways.
LANES
Number of lanes in both directions carrying through traffic
MAINTENANCE_AUTHORITY
Entity who maintains roadway section. (1) State Highway Agency. (2) County Highway Agency. (3) Town or Township Highway Agency. (4) City or Municipal Highway Agency. (11) State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency. (12) Local Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency. (21) Other State Agency. (25) Other Local Agency. (26) Private (other than Railroad). (27) Railroad. (31) State Toll Authority. (32) Local Toll Authority. (40) Other Public Instrumentality (e.g., Airport, School, University). (50) Indian Tribe Nation. (60) Other Federal Agency. (62) Bureau of Indian Affairs. (63) Bureau of Fish and Wildlife. (64) U.S. Forest Service. (66) National Park Service. (67) Tennessee Valley Authority. (68) Bureau of Land Management. (69) Bureau of Reclamation. (70) Corps of Engineers. (72) Air Force. (73) Navy/Marines. (74) Army. (80) Other.
NHS
Code indicating the type of NHS Route. (N) National Highway System (regular). (H) Congressional Corridor. (S) Strahnet. (C) Strahnet Connector. (2) Major Airport. (3) Major Port Facility. (4) Major Amtrak Facility. (5) Major Rail/Truck Terminal. (6) Major intercity Bus Terminal. (7) Major Public Transit Terminal. (8) Major Pipeline Terminal. (9) Major Ferry Terminal.
PRIORITY_SYSTEM
Priority System code associated with the section of the roadway. (G) General. (P) Priority System. (U) Urban.
SURFACE_TYPE
Surface type on the right side of the roadway. (B) Brick. (D) Reinforced Concrete. (E) Plain Concrete. (G) Dense Graded Asphaltic Concrete. (I) Seal Coat on Penetration Macadam or Water bound Macadam. (K) Open Graded Bituminous. (L) Surface Seal with cover. (S) Wood. (T) Steel Plate. (Z) Right of Way Only.
SURFACE_WIDTH
Surface width on the right side of the roadway
ESAL_TOTAL
Measure of total damage to road in speed zone. ESAL stands for Equivalent Single Axel Load which is a concept developed from data collected at the American Association of State Highway Officials (AASHO) Road Test to establish a damage relationship for com
AADT_PASSENGER
Annual Average Daily Traffic for passenger type vehicles
AADT_TOTAL
Total Annual Average Daily Traffic
AADT_BC_TRUCK
Annual Average Daily Traffic for type BC trucks. (B=Buses C= Commercial Trucks)
PAVE_TYPE
Type of Pavement
PCR_YEAR
Year in which conditions of pavements on road were last collected and processed by the pavement engineering group
ROADWAY_WIDTH_NBR
The entire width of the roadway, including all driving lanes and shoulders. This number could include some gravel shoulders. Does not include medians
LENGTH_AS_DRAWN
Geodesic length of the barrier in feet

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