US Bridges

Patten Tract RD over I80 Ohio Turnpike

Good

Erie County, Ohio · 2.3MI East of Exit 6A · Structure no. 2229145

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
222 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
477
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Patten Tract RD over I80 Ohio Turnpike is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Patten Tract RD over I80 Ohio Turnpike in Erie County, Ohio. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 477 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 662 by 2037. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesPatten Tract RD
CrossesI80 Ohio Turnpike
Location2.3MI East of Exit 6A
RouteCounty Highway 43
StateOhio
Coordinates41.33591, -82.72177
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating95.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic477 (2017)
Projected traffic662 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Patten Tract RD over I80 Ohio Turnpike built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Patten Tract RD over I80 Ohio Turnpike in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Patten Tract RD over I80 Ohio Turnpike carry?

About 477 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Patten Tract RD over I80 Ohio Turnpike?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Patten Tract RD over I80 Ohio Turnpike?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.