US Bridges

Cuzco RD S over Patoka River

Good

Dubois County, Indiana · 00.20 S of CR 450 N · Structure no. 1900179

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
489
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cuzco RD S over Patoka River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Cuzco RD S over Patoka River in Dubois County, Indiana. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 489 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 570 by 2032. The structure is 146 ft (44.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCuzco RD S
CrossesPatoka River
Location00.20 S of CR 450 N
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.4419, -86.71465
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length146 ft (44.6 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic489 (2012)
Projected traffic570 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Cuzco RD S over Patoka River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cuzco RD S 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 Cuzco RD S over Patoka River carry?

About 489 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Cuzco RD S over Patoka River?

The structure is 146 ft (44.6 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Cuzco RD S over Patoka River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.