US Bridges

CR 450 N over Ditch of Patoka River

Good

Gibson County, Indiana · 00.20 W of Old US 41 · Structure no. 2600005

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 450 N over Ditch of Patoka River is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying CR 450 N over Ditch of Patoka River in Gibson County, Indiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 450 N
CrossesDitch of Patoka River
Location00.20 W of Old US 41
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.42007, -87.59121
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.8 US tons
Inventory rating70.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic280 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 CR 450 N over Ditch of Patoka River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 450 N over Ditch of 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 450 N over Ditch of Patoka River carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 450 N over Ditch of Patoka River?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 450 N over Ditch of Patoka River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.