US Bridges

Old Huntingburg RD over Patoka River

Fair

Dubois County, Indiana · 00.60 N of CR 400 S · Structure no. 1900052

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
971
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Huntingburg RD over Patoka River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Huntingburg RD over Patoka River in Dubois County, Indiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 971 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,132 by 2032. The structure is 95 ft (29.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Huntingburg RD
CrossesPatoka River
Location00.60 N of CR 400 S
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDubois County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.32946, -86.96677
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29.1 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic971 (2012)
Projected traffic1,132 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 Old Huntingburg RD over Patoka River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Huntingburg RD 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 Old Huntingburg RD over Patoka River carry?

About 971 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Old Huntingburg RD over Patoka River?

The structure is 95 ft (29.1 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Old Huntingburg RD over Patoka River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.