Guardrail cost per linear foot in Ohio
Updated · BuildGets Team
Public bids in Ohio put the guardrail at a median of $28.00 per linear foot, with the middle half of bids between $25.10 and $148. That is 49 % below the national median of $55.00. Based on 43 bidder prices from 9 public bid tabulations opened between December 2022 and May 2026.
| Median bid in Ohio | $28.00 / LF |
| Middle 50 % of bids | $25.10 – $148 |
| National median | $55.00 (-49 %) |
| Bidder prices · bid tabs · owners | 43 · 9 · 1 |
Bid tabs in Ohio
| Owner | Bid opening | Low bid | Median of bids | Bids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami County Engineer's Office | May 2026 | $150 | $89.00 | 6 |
| RANGE LINE ROAD BRIDGE NO. 03.81 REPLACEMENT PROJECT | Mar 2026 | $26.00 | $25.60 | 4 |
| SODOM BALLOU ROAD BRIDGE NO. 01.82 REPLACEMENT PROJECT | Feb 2026 | $154 | $88.38 | 12 |
| Miami County Engineer's Office | Feb 2025 | $185 | $94.50 | 4 |
| TIPP-ELIZABETH ROAD BRIDGE NO. 06.63 REPLACEMENT | Oct 2024 | $22.00 | $21.50 | 6 |
| LOSTCREEK-SHELBY ROAD BRIDGE NO. 00.11 | Mar 2024 | $142 | $21.50 | 6 |
| MIAMI COUNTY ENGINEER'S OFFICE | Jun 2023 | $168 | $94.75 | 4 |
| Miami County Engineer's Office | Apr 2023 | $28.00 | $28.00 | 1 |
| Miami County Engineer's Office | Dec 2022 | $150 | $85.00 | 2 |
Prices are what contractors bid on public jobs in Ohio, not installed costs from a price book. What each item includes varies by owner: read the item description in each bid tab before comparing. National figure and every state: guardrail unit price. Every unit price in Ohio: Ohio unit prices.
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Questions
How much does a guardrail cost in Ohio?
Public bids in Ohio put the guardrail at a median of $28.00 per linear foot, with the middle half of bids between $25.10 and $148. That is 49 % below the national median of $55.00. Based on 43 bidder prices from 9 public bid tabulations opened between December 2022 and May 2026.
Is Ohio more expensive than the national average?
For this item the Ohio median bid is 49 % below the national median of $55.00. Bid prices depend on the owner, the job size and what the item includes, so compare with the sources below.