US Bridges

CR 600W over Patoka River

Fair

Dubois County, Indiana · 01.10 N of CR 100 S · Structure no. 1900054

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
222 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
928
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 600W over Patoka River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 600W over Patoka River in Dubois County, Indiana. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 928 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,082 by 2032. The structure is 222 ft (67.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesCR 600W
CrossesPatoka River
Location01.10 N of CR 100 S
RouteCounty Highway 13
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.37903, -87.01633
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length222 ft (67.6 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic928 (2012)
Projected traffic1,082 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 600W over Patoka River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 600W 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 CR 600W over Patoka River carry?

About 928 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 600W over Patoka River?

The structure is 222 ft (67.6 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 600W over Patoka River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.