US Bridges

Patterson Halpin over CSX Railroad

Good

Shelby County, Ohio · 0.5 M.N. Smalley · Structure no. 7547676

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
139 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
277
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Patterson Halpin over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Patterson Halpin over CSX Railroad in Shelby County, Ohio. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 277 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 359 by 2040. The structure is 139 ft (42.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPatterson Halpin
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location0.5 M.N. Smalley
RouteCounty Highway T0085
CountyShelby County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.27133, -84.27325
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.9 US tons
Inventory rating71.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length139 ft (42.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic277 (2020)
Projected traffic359 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Patterson Halpin over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Patterson Halpin over CSX Railroad 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Patterson Halpin over CSX Railroad carry?

About 277 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Patterson Halpin over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 139 ft (42.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Patterson Halpin over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.