SR 65 over Patoka River Overflow
FairGibson County, Indiana · 03.18 N SR 64 · Structure no. 023260
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 485 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,660
- 2008 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 65 over Patoka River Overflow is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 65 over Patoka River Overflow 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 1,660 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,910 by 2038. The structure is 485 ft (147.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 65 over Patoka River Overflow 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 Overflow 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 Overflow carry?
About 1,660 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is SR 65 over Patoka River Overflow?
The structure is 485 ft (147.8 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 Overflow?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.