US Bridges

Pattentractrd CR43 over Patten Tract/Clayton Dit

Fair

Erie County, Ohio · O-401 · Structure no. 2231549

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
893
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pattentractrd CR43 over Patten Tract/Clayton Dit is a concrete slab carrying Pattentractrd CR43 over Patten Tract/Clayton Dit in Erie County, Ohio. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 893 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,239 by 2035. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPattentractrd CR43
CrossesPatten Tract/Clayton Dit
LocationO-401
RouteCounty Highway C0043
CountyErie County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.32169, -82.71732
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.6 US tons
Inventory rating68.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic893 (2015)
Projected traffic1,239 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pattentractrd CR43 over Patten Tract/Clayton Dit built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pattentractrd CR43 over Patten Tract/Clayton Dit in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Pattentractrd CR43 over Patten Tract/Clayton Dit carry?

About 893 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Pattentractrd CR43 over Patten Tract/Clayton Dit?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Pattentractrd CR43 over Patten Tract/Clayton Dit?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.