US Bridges

Patriot Road over Stream

FairPosted for load

Gallia County, Ohio · .08 M E of Burnette RD · Structure no. 2741210

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
274
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Patriot Road over Stream is a steel truss - thru carrying Patriot Road over Stream in Gallia County, Ohio. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 274 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 228 by 2035. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPatriot Road
CrossesStream
Location.08 M E of Burnette RD
RouteCounty Highway CO040
CountyGallia County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.77036, -82.39658
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic274 (2019)
Projected traffic228 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Patriot Road over Stream built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Patriot Road over Stream 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Patriot Road over Stream carry?

About 274 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Patriot Road over Stream?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Patriot Road over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.