US Bridges

SR 7 over Pattons Run

Fair

Monroe County, Ohio · 0.26 MI S. JCT SR 255 · Structure no. 5600316

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,469
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 7 over Pattons Run is a concrete culvert carrying SR 7 over Pattons Run in Monroe County, Ohio. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 3,469 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,815 by 2035. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 7
CrossesPattons Run
Location0.26 MI S. JCT SR 255
RouteState Highway 7
CountyMonroe County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.62245, -80.91724
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,469 (2015)
Projected traffic4,815 by 2035
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 7 over Pattons Run built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 7 over Pattons 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 7 over Pattons Run carry?

About 3,469 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 7 over Pattons Run?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR 7 over Pattons Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.