To enact section 5537.051 of the Revised Code to make the Ohio Turnpike Commission responsible for major maintenance and repair and replacement of grade separations at intersections of any turnpike project with county and township roads.

Section 1.  That section 5537.051 of the Revised Code be enacted to read as follows:

Sec. 5537.051.  (A) The Ohio turnpike commission is responsible for the major maintenance and repair and replacement of grade separations at intersections of any turnpike project with county and township roads. The governmental entity with jurisdiction over the county or township road is responsible for routine maintenance of grade separations.

(B) As used in this section:

(1) "Major maintenance and repair and replacement" relates to all elements constructed as part of or required for a grade separation, including box culverts, bridges, pile, foundations, substructures, abutments, piers, superstructures, approach slabs, slopes, approaches, embankments, railing, guardrails, drainage facilities including headwalls, and underdrains, inlets, catch basins and grates, fences, and appurtenances. Major maintenance and repair includes the painting and the repair of deteriorated or damaged elements to restore the structural integrity of any grade separation including embankments.

(2) "Routine maintenance" includes, without limitation, clearing debris, sweeping, snow and ice removal, wearing surface improvements, marking for traffic control, minor and emergency repairs to railing and appurtenances, and emergency patching.