US Bridges

Pattonsville RD over Dickason Run

PoorPosted for load

Jackson County, Ohio · 0.4 MI W of SR327 · Structure no. 4034155

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,183
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pattonsville RD over Dickason Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pattonsville RD over Dickason Run in Jackson County, Ohio. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,183 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,642 by 2035. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPattonsville RD
CrossesDickason Run
Location0.4 MI W of SR327
RouteCounty Highway C0010
StateOhio
Coordinates39.05332, -82.54694
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,183 (2015)
Projected traffic1,642 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Pattonsville RD over Dickason Run built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pattonsville RD over Dickason Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Pattonsville RD over Dickason Run carry?

About 1,183 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pattonsville RD over Dickason Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Pattonsville RD over Dickason Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.