US Bridges

CR 175E over Patoka River

Good

Dubois County, Indiana · 00.20 S of CR 325 E · Structure no. 1900021

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
43
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 175E over Patoka River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 175E over Patoka River in Dubois County, Indiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 43 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 54 by 2032. The structure is 96 ft (29.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCR 175E
CrossesPatoka River
Location00.20 S of CR 325 E
RouteCounty Highway 45
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.45537, -86.87008
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating97.2 US tons
Inventory rating58.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.2 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43 (2012)
Projected traffic54 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 CR 175E over Patoka River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 175E 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CR 175E over Patoka River carry?

About 43 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 175E over Patoka River?

The structure is 96 ft (29.2 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 175E over Patoka River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.