SR 57 over Old Channel Patoka River
FairGibson County, Indiana · 01.95 N SR 357 · Structure no. 020550
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 194 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,314
- 2004 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 57 over Old Channel Patoka River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 57 over Old Channel Patoka River in Gibson County, Indiana. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 86 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 5,314 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,360 by 2032. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 57 over Old Channel Patoka River built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is SR 57 over Old Channel 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does SR 57 over Old Channel Patoka River carry?
About 5,314 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SR 57 over Old Channel Patoka River?
The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns SR 57 over Old Channel Patoka River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.