US Bridges

Patterson Blvd over Great Miami River

FairPosted for load

Montgomery County, Ohio · 0.4 MI N of E Third ST · Structure no. 5760380

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
675 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
14,566
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Patterson Blvd over Great Miami River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Patterson Blvd over Great Miami River in Montgomery County, Ohio. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 14,566 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,218 by 2036. The structure is 675 ft (205.7 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPatterson Blvd
CrossesGreat Miami River
Location0.4 MI N of E Third ST
RouteCity Street 5423
CountyMontgomery County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.76544, -84.18835
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length675 ft (205.7 m)
Longest span146 ft (44.5 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,566 (2016)
Projected traffic20,218 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Patterson Blvd over Great Miami River built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Patterson Blvd over Great Miami River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Patterson Blvd over Great Miami River carry?

About 14,566 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Patterson Blvd over Great Miami River?

The structure is 675 ft (205.7 m) long with a longest span of 146 ft (44.5 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Patterson Blvd over Great Miami River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.