US Bridges

CR 800W over Patoka River

Good

Dubois County, Indiana · 01.30 N CR 350 S · Structure no. 1900055

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
103
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 800W over Patoka River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 800W over Patoka River in Dubois County, Indiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 103 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 146 by 2032. The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

CarriesCR 800W
CrossesPatoka River
Location01.30 N CR 350 S
RouteCounty Highway 1
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.34639, -87.05394
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.6 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic103 (2012)
Projected traffic146 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 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 800W over Patoka River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 800W 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 800W over Patoka River carry?

About 103 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 800W over Patoka River?

The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 800W over Patoka River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.