US Bridges

Ch 227 over Patterson Run

Good

Preble County, Ohio · 0.25 MI N of Swann-Beatty · Structure no. 6835953

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
667
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 227 over Patterson Run is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 227 over Patterson Run in Preble County, Ohio. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 667 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 926 by 2035. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCh 227
CrossesPatterson Run
Location0.25 MI N of Swann-Beatty
RouteCounty Highway C0227
CountyPreble County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.60719, -84.65336
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic667 (2015)
Projected traffic926 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Ch 227 over Patterson Run built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 227 over Patterson Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Ch 227 over Patterson Run carry?

About 667 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ch 227 over Patterson Run?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 227 over Patterson Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.