SR 545 over Patoka River
GoodDubois County, Indiana · 02.58 S SR56 · Structure no. 032900
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 227 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,694
- 2004 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 545 over Patoka River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 545 over Patoka River in Dubois County, Indiana. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 66 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 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 3,694 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,133 by 2030. The structure is 227 ft (69.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 545 over Patoka River built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is SR 545 over Patoka River 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does SR 545 over Patoka River carry?
About 3,694 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SR 545 over Patoka River?
The structure is 227 ft (69.1 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns SR 545 over Patoka River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.