US Bridges

SR 4 over Patton Run

Fair

Marion County, Ohio · 1.16 MI S. of SR47 · Structure no. 5100038

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,391
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4 over Patton Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 4 over Patton Run in Marion County, Ohio. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 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 5,391 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,483 by 2035. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4
CrossesPatton Run
Location1.16 MI S. of SR47
RouteState Highway 4
CountyMarion County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.46436, -83.20949
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,391 (2015)
Projected traffic7,483 by 2035
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 4 over Patton Run built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4 over Patton Run 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 4 over Patton Run carry?

About 5,391 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 4 over Patton Run?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4 over Patton Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.