US Bridges

SR 65 over Patoka River

Fair

Gibson County, Indiana · 02.88 N SR 64 · Structure no. 023250

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
197 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,890
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 65 over Patoka River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 65 over Patoka River in Gibson County, Indiana. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 70 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 1,890 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,160 by 2038. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 65
CrossesPatoka River
Location02.88 N SR 64
RouteState Highway 65
CountyGibson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.38985, -87.54895
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,890 (2018)
Projected traffic2,160 by 2038
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$485,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 65 over Patoka River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is SR 65 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 65 over Patoka River carry?

About 1,890 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 65 over Patoka River?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 65 over Patoka River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.