Dubois RD NE over Patoka River
FairDubois County, Indiana · 01.00 S of SR 56 · Structure no. 1900036
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 132 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 127
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dubois RD NE over Patoka River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dubois RD NE 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 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 127 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 148 by 2032. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dubois RD NE over Patoka River built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dubois RD NE 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Dubois RD NE over Patoka River carry?
About 127 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Dubois RD NE over Patoka River?
The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Dubois RD NE over Patoka River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.