US Bridges

SR 164 over Patoka River

Fair

Dubois County, Indiana · 00.42 E US 231 · Structure no. 028450

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
235 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
14,220
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 164 over Patoka River is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 164 over Patoka River in Dubois County, Indiana. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 75 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 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 14,220 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,220 by 2038. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 164
CrossesPatoka River
Location00.42 E US 231
RouteState Highway 164
CountyDubois County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.38761, -86.92748
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length235 ft (71.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,220 (2018)
Projected traffic14,220 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 164 over Patoka River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is SR 164 over Patoka 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 164 over Patoka River carry?

About 14,220 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 164 over Patoka River?

The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 164 over Patoka River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.