US Bridges

Newton ST over Patoka River

Fair

Dubois County, Indiana · 00.10 S of 2nd St. · Structure no. 1900197

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
222 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,978
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Newton ST over Patoka River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Newton ST over Patoka River in Dubois County, Indiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 5 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 6,978 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,136 by 2032. The structure is 222 ft (67.6 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesNewton ST
CrossesPatoka River
Location00.10 S of 2nd St.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDubois County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.38585, -86.93164
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length222 ft (67.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,978 (2012)
Projected traffic8,136 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Newton ST over Patoka River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Newton ST 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 Newton ST over Patoka River carry?

About 6,978 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Newton ST over Patoka River?

The structure is 222 ft (67.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Newton ST over Patoka River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.