US Bridges

Lee Twp. Rd. 495 over Patten Run

Fair

Monroe County, Ohio · 0.16 Mi. N. of CR10 · Structure no. 5635462

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee Twp. Rd. 495 over Patten Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lee Twp. Rd. 495 over Patten Run in Monroe County, Ohio. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesLee Twp. Rd. 495
CrossesPatten Run
Location0.16 Mi. N. of CR10
RouteCounty Highway T0495
StateOhio
Coordinates39.63715, -80.92969
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2015)
Projected traffic290 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Lee Twp. Rd. 495 over Patten Run built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lee Twp. Rd. 495 over Patten 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Lee Twp. Rd. 495 over Patten Run carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Lee Twp. Rd. 495 over Patten Run?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Lee Twp. Rd. 495 over Patten Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.